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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.22, 1,887.54 and 902.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.22, 1,887.54 and 902.28 is: 1,245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.22 : 1,887.54 = 902.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.22/1,887.54 = 902.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.22x = 1,887.54 × 902.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.22x = 1,703,089.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,089.59/1,367.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.66

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