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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.96, 1,815.54 and 902.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.96, 1,815.54 and 902.43 is: 1,354.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.96 : 1,815.54 = 902.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.96/1,815.54 = 902.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.96x = 1,815.54 × 902.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.96x = 1,638,388.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,388.68/1,209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.09

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