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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.55, 1,931.68 and 902.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.55, 1,931.68 and 902.89 is: 1,245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.55 : 1,931.68 = 902.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.55/1,931.68 = 902.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.55x = 1,931.68 × 902.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.55x = 1,744,094.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,094.56/1,400.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.29

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