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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.38, 1,373.13 and 902.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.38, 1,373.13 and 902.66 is: 1,354.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.38 : 1,373.13 = 902.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.38/1,373.13 = 902.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.38x = 1,373.13 × 902.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.38x = 1,239,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,469.53/915.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.05

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