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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.11, 1,701.63 and 902.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.11, 1,701.63 and 902.67 is: 1,244.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.11 : 1,701.63 = 902.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.11/1,701.63 = 902.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.11x = 1,701.63 × 902.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.11x = 1,536,010.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,010.35/1,234.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.63

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