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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.91, 1,370.12 and 902.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.91, 1,370.12 and 902.51 is: 1,345.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.91 : 1,370.12 = 902.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.91/1,370.12 = 902.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.91x = 1,370.12 × 902.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.91x = 1,236,540.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,540.15/918.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.67

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