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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.01, 1,243.86 and 802.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.01, 1,243.86 and 802.11 is: 1,106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.01 : 1,243.86 = 802.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.01/1,243.86 = 802.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.01x = 1,243.86 × 802.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.01x = 997,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,712.54/902.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.10

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