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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.16, 1,351.44 and 792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.16, 1,351.44 and 792 is: 1,186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.16 : 1,351.44 = 792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.16/1,351.44 = 792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.16x = 1,351.44 × 792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.16x = 1,070,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,340.48/902.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.42

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