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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.52, 1,978.82 and 902.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.52, 1,978.82 and 902.44 is: 1,245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.52 : 1,978.82 = 902.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.52/1,978.82 = 902.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.52x = 1,978.82 × 902.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.52x = 1,785,766.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,766.32/1,433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.72

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