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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.53, 1,795.07 and 902.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.53, 1,795.07 and 902.22 is: 1,245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.53 : 1,795.07 = 902.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.53/1,795.07 = 902.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.53x = 1,795.07 × 902.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.53x = 1,619,543.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,543.54/1,300.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.30

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