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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.19, 1,283.93 and 902.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.19, 1,283.93 and 902.13 is: 1,235.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.19 : 1,283.93 = 902.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.19/1,283.93 = 902.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.19x = 1,283.93 × 902.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.19x = 1,158,271.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,271.77/937.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.91

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