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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.87, 1,931.24 and 902.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.87, 1,931.24 and 902.24 is: 1,245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.87 : 1,931.24 = 902.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.87/1,931.24 = 902.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.87x = 1,931.24 × 902.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.87x = 1,742,441.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,441.82/1,398.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.61

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