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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.60, 1,244.13 and 902.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.60, 1,244.13 and 902.60 is: 1,244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.60 : 1,244.13 = 902.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.60/1,244.13 = 902.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.60x = 1,244.13 × 902.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.60x = 1,122,951.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,951.74/902.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.13

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