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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.28, 1,855.12 and 902.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.28, 1,855.12 and 902.96 is: 1,247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.28 : 1,855.12 = 902.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.28/1,855.12 = 902.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.28x = 1,855.12 × 902.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.28x = 1,675,099.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,099.16/1,343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.02

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