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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.02, 1,968.33 and 902.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.02, 1,968.33 and 902.35 is: 1,245.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.02 : 1,968.33 = 902.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.02/1,968.33 = 902.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.02x = 1,968.33 × 902.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.02x = 1,776,122.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,122.58/1,426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.51

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