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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.13, 1,245.80 and 703.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.13, 1,245.80 and 703.51 is: 971.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.13 : 1,245.80 = 703.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.13/1,245.80 = 703.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.13x = 1,245.80 × 703.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.13x = 876,431.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,431.40/902.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.52

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