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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.22, 1,345.92 and 833.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.22, 1,345.92 and 833.38 is: 1,243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.22 : 1,345.92 = 833.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.22/1,345.92 = 833.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.22x = 1,345.92 × 833.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.22x = 1,121,662.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,662.81/902.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.23

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