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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.10, 1,351.89 and 804.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.10, 1,351.89 and 804.48 is: 1,205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.10 : 1,351.89 = 804.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.10/1,351.89 = 804.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.10x = 1,351.89 × 804.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.10x = 1,087,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,568.47/902.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.60

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