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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.32, 1,316.07 and 902.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.32, 1,316.07 and 902.45 is: 1,245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.32 : 1,316.07 = 902.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.32/1,316.07 = 902.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.32x = 1,316.07 × 902.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.32x = 1,187,687.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,687.37/953.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.84

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