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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.55, 1,931.09 and 902.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.55, 1,931.09 and 902.11 is: 1,244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.55 : 1,931.09 = 902.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.55/1,931.09 = 902.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.55x = 1,931.09 × 902.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.55x = 1,742,055.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,055.60/1,399.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.73

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