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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.91, 1,251.35 and 602.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.91, 1,251.35 and 602.54 is: 903.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.91 : 1,251.35 = 602.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.91/1,251.35 = 602.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.91x = 1,251.35 × 602.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.91x = 753,986.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,986.11/834.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.08

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