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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.20, 1,350.10 and 825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.20, 1,350.10 and 825.40 is: 1,235.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.20 : 1,350.10 = 825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.20/1,350.10 = 825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.20x = 1,350.10 × 825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.20x = 1,114,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,372.54/902.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.17

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