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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.31, 1,932.60 and 902.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.31, 1,932.60 and 902.76 is: 1,245.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.31 : 1,932.60 = 902.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.31/1,932.60 = 902.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.31x = 1,932.60 × 902.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.31x = 1,744,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,673.98/1,400.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.92

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