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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.15, 1,352.06 and 879.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.15, 1,352.06 and 879.09 is: 1,317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.15 : 1,352.06 = 879.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.15/1,352.06 = 879.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.15x = 1,352.06 × 879.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.15x = 1,188,578.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,578.03/902.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.50

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