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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.12, 1,809.62 and 902.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.12, 1,809.62 and 902.18 is: 1,349.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.12 : 1,809.62 = 902.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.12/1,809.62 = 902.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.12x = 1,809.62 × 902.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.12x = 1,632,602.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,602.97/1,210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.12

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