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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.72, 1,896.45 and 902.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.72, 1,896.45 and 902.43 is: 1,244.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.72 : 1,896.45 = 902.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.72/1,896.45 = 902.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.72x = 1,896.45 × 902.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.72x = 1,711,413.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,413.37/1,374.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.92

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