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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.12, 1,244.70 and 736.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.12, 1,244.70 and 736.07 is: 1,015.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.12 : 1,244.70 = 736.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.12/1,244.70 = 736.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.12x = 1,244.70 × 736.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.12x = 916,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,180.11/902.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.59

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