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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.45, 1,929.97 and 902.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.45, 1,929.97 and 902.12 is: 1,245.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.45 : 1,929.97 = 902.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.45/1,929.97 = 902.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.45x = 1,929.97 × 902.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.45x = 1,741,064.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,064.54/1,398.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.00

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