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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.10, 1,350.45 and 848.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.10, 1,350.45 and 848.70 is: 1,270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.10 : 1,350.45 = 848.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.10/1,350.45 = 848.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.10x = 1,350.45 × 848.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.10x = 1,146,126.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,126.92/902.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.51

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