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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.32, 1,726.96 and 902.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.32, 1,726.96 and 902.22 is: 1,245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.32 : 1,726.96 = 902.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.32/1,726.96 = 902.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.32x = 1,726.96 × 902.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.32x = 1,558,097.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,097.85/1,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.16

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