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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.87, 1,896.81 and 902.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.87, 1,896.81 and 902.60 is: 1,246.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.87 : 1,896.81 = 902.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.87/1,896.81 = 902.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.87x = 1,896.81 × 902.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.87x = 1,712,060.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,060.71/1,373.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.16

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