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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.09, 1,353.33 and 811.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.09, 1,353.33 and 811.37 is: 1,217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.09 : 1,353.33 = 811.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.09/1,353.33 = 811.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.09x = 1,353.33 × 811.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.09x = 1,098,044.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,044.60/902.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.23

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