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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.01, 1,701.75 and 902.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.01, 1,701.75 and 902.35 is: 1,245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.01 : 1,701.75 = 902.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.01/1,701.75 = 902.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.01x = 1,701.75 × 902.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.01x = 1,535,574.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,574.11/1,233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.39

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