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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.43, 1,245.87 and 653.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.43, 1,245.87 and 653.49 is: 902.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.43 : 1,245.87 = 653.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.43/1,245.87 = 653.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.43x = 1,245.87 × 653.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.43x = 814,163.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,163.59/902.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.19

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