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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.48, 1,886.52 and 902.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.48, 1,886.52 and 902.08 is: 1,245.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.48 : 1,886.52 = 902.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.48/1,886.52 = 902.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.48x = 1,886.52 × 902.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.48x = 1,701,791.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,791.96/1,366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.38

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