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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.88, 1,354.68 and 901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.88, 1,354.68 and 901.44 is: 1,352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.88 : 1,354.68 = 901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.88/1,354.68 = 901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.88x = 1,354.68 × 901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.88x = 1,221,162.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,162.74/902.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.52

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