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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.92, 1,930.13 and 902.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.92, 1,930.13 and 902.19 is: 1,244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.92 : 1,930.13 = 902.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.92/1,930.13 = 902.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.92x = 1,930.13 × 902.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.92x = 1,741,339.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,339.47/1,398.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.78

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