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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.04, 1,245.39 and 736.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.04, 1,245.39 and 736.65 is: 1,017.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.04 : 1,245.39 = 736.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.04/1,245.39 = 736.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.04x = 1,245.39 × 736.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.04x = 917,417.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,417.92/902.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.05

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