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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.08, 1,947.12 and 902.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.08, 1,947.12 and 902.44 is: 1,353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.08 : 1,947.12 = 902.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.08/1,947.12 = 902.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.08x = 1,947.12 × 902.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.08x = 1,757,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,158.97/1,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.66

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