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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.95, 1,545.91 and 902.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.95, 1,545.91 and 902.42 is: 1,241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.95 : 1,545.91 = 902.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.95/1,545.91 = 902.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.95x = 1,545.91 × 902.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.95x = 1,395,060.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,060.10/1,123.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.21

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