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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.04, 1,353.64 and 834.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.04, 1,353.64 and 834.42 is: 1,252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.04 : 1,353.64 = 834.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.04/1,353.64 = 834.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.04x = 1,353.64 × 834.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.04x = 1,129,504.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,504.29/902.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.17

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