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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.56, 1,932.32 and 902.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.56, 1,932.32 and 902.32 is: 1,244.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.56 : 1,932.32 = 902.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.56/1,932.32 = 902.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.56x = 1,932.32 × 902.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.56x = 1,743,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,570.98/1,400.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.91

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