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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.03, 1,245.17 and 681.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.03, 1,245.17 and 681.04 is: 940.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.03 : 1,245.17 = 681.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.03/1,245.17 = 681.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.03x = 1,245.17 × 681.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.03x = 848,010.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,010.58/902.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.11

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