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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.75, 1,351.69 and 748.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.75, 1,351.69 and 748.14 is: 1,120.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.75 : 1,351.69 = 748.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.75/1,351.69 = 748.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.75x = 1,351.69 × 748.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.75x = 1,011,246.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,246.42/902.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.19

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