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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.32, 1,699.68 and 902.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.32, 1,699.68 and 902.08 is: 1,244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.32 : 1,699.68 = 902.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.32/1,699.68 = 902.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.32x = 1,699.68 × 902.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.32x = 1,533,247.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,247.33/1,232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.20

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