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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.17, 1,245.15 and 754.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.17, 1,245.15 and 754.57 is: 1,041.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.17 : 1,245.15 = 754.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.17/1,245.15 = 754.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.17x = 1,245.15 × 754.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.17x = 939,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,548.50/902.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.44

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