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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.12, 1,677.95 and 902.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.12, 1,677.95 and 902.11 is: 1,244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.12 : 1,677.95 = 902.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.12/1,677.95 = 902.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.12x = 1,677.95 × 902.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.12x = 1,513,689.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,689.34/1,216.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.69

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