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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.40, 2,001.74 and 902.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.40, 2,001.74 and 902.60 is: 1,352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.40 : 2,001.74 = 902.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.40/2,001.74 = 902.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.40x = 2,001.74 × 902.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.40x = 1,806,770.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,770.52/1,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.98

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