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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.63, 1,900.19 and 902.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.63, 1,900.19 and 902.48 is: 1,354.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.63 : 1,900.19 = 902.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.63/1,900.19 = 902.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.63x = 1,900.19 × 902.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.63x = 1,714,876.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,876.23/1,265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.96

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