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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.40, 1,334.40 and 902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.40, 1,334.40 and 902.40 is: 1,334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.40 : 1,334.40 = 902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.40/1,334.40 = 902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.40x = 1,334.40 × 902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.40x = 1,204,162.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,162.56/902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.40

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