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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.47, 1,896.03 and 902.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.47, 1,896.03 and 902.24 is: 1,244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.47 : 1,896.03 = 902.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.47/1,896.03 = 902.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.47x = 1,896.03 × 902.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.47x = 1,710,664.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,664.63/1,374.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.60

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