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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.07, 1,243.35 and 868.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.07, 1,243.35 and 868.05 is: 1,196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.07 : 1,243.35 = 868.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.07/1,243.35 = 868.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.07x = 1,243.35 × 868.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.07x = 1,079,289.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,289.97/902.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.46

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