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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.20, 1,245.62 and 736.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.20, 1,245.62 and 736.81 is: 1,017.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.20 : 1,245.62 = 736.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.20/1,245.62 = 736.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.20x = 1,245.62 × 736.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.20x = 917,781.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,781.59/902.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.27

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