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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.40, 1,353.60 and 687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.40, 1,353.60 and 687.12 is: 1,030.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.40 : 1,353.60 = 687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.40/1,353.60 = 687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.40x = 1,353.60 × 687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.40x = 930,085.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,085.63/902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.68

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