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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.91, 1,824.36 and 902.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.91, 1,824.36 and 902.11 is: 1,245.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.91 : 1,824.36 = 902.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.91/1,824.36 = 902.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.91x = 1,824.36 × 902.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.91x = 1,645,773.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,773.40/1,321.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.00

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