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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.41, 1,788.48 and 902.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.41, 1,788.48 and 902.75 is: 1,245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.41 : 1,788.48 = 902.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.41/1,788.48 = 902.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.41x = 1,788.48 × 902.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.41x = 1,614,541.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,541.38/1,296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.40

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