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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.20, 1,823.61 and 902.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.20, 1,823.61 and 902.89 is: 1,245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.20 : 1,823.61 = 902.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.20/1,823.61 = 902.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.20x = 1,823.61 × 902.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.20x = 1,646,519.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,519.23/1,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.29

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