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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.84, 1,896.48 and 902.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.84, 1,896.48 and 902.81 is: 1,245.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.84 : 1,896.48 = 902.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.84/1,896.48 = 902.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.84x = 1,896.48 × 902.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.84x = 1,712,165.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,165.85/1,374.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.36

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