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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.04, 1,346.53 and 792.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.04, 1,346.53 and 792.69 is: 1,183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.04 : 1,346.53 = 792.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.04/1,346.53 = 792.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.04x = 1,346.53 × 792.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.04x = 1,067,380.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,380.87/902.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.30

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