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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.54, 1,940.78 and 902.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.54, 1,940.78 and 902.84 is: 1,245.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.54 : 1,940.78 = 902.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.54/1,940.78 = 902.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.54x = 1,940.78 × 902.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.54x = 1,752,213.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,213.82/1,406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.76

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