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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.23, 1,786.75 and 902.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.23, 1,786.75 and 902.00 is: 1,246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.23 : 1,786.75 = 902.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.23/1,786.75 = 902.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.23x = 1,786.75 × 902.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.23x = 1,611,639.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,639.52/1,293.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.22

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