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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.97, 1,755.99 and 902.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.97, 1,755.99 and 902.25 is: 1,350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.97 : 1,755.99 = 902.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.97/1,755.99 = 902.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.97x = 1,755.99 × 902.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.97x = 1,584,341.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,341.98/1,172.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.71

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