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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.91, 1,343.43 and 902.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.91, 1,343.43 and 902.56 is: 1,246.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.91 : 1,343.43 = 902.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.91/1,343.43 = 902.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.91x = 1,343.43 × 902.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.91x = 1,212,526.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,526.18/972.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.29

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