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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.89, 1,976.77 and 902.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.89, 1,976.77 and 902.00 is: 1,244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.89 : 1,976.77 = 902.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.89/1,976.77 = 902.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.89x = 1,976.77 × 902.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.89x = 1,783,052.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,052.61/1,432.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.38

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