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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.06, 1,455.53 and 902.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.06, 1,455.53 and 902.80 is: 1,347.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.06 : 1,455.53 = 902.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.06/1,455.53 = 902.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.06x = 1,455.53 × 902.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.06x = 1,314,049.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,049.79/975.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.66

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