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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.07, 1,855.45 and 902.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.07, 1,855.45 and 902.28 is: 1,245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.07 : 1,855.45 = 902.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.07/1,855.45 = 902.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.07x = 1,855.45 × 902.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.07x = 1,674,135.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,135.43/1,344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.57

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