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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.88, 2,002.60 and 902.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.88, 2,002.60 and 902.13 is: 1,352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.88 : 2,002.60 = 902.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.88/2,002.60 = 902.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.88x = 2,002.60 × 902.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.88x = 1,806,605.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,605.54/1,335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.37

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