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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.34, 1,570.41 and 902.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.34, 1,570.41 and 902.82 is: 1,244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.34 : 1,570.41 = 902.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.34/1,570.41 = 902.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.34x = 1,570.41 × 902.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.34x = 1,417,797.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,797.56/1,139.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.40

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