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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902, 1,344.80 and 846.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902, 1,344.80 and 846.92 is: 1,262.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902 : 1,344.80 = 846.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902/1,344.80 = 846.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902x = 1,344.80 × 846.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902x = 1,138,938.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,938.02/902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.68

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