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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.24, 1,354.26 and 809.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.24, 1,354.26 and 809.72 is: 1,215.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.24 : 1,354.26 = 809.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.24/1,354.26 = 809.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.24x = 1,354.26 × 809.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.24x = 1,096,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,571.41/902.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.39

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