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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.26, 1,242.48 and 883.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.26, 1,242.48 and 883.90 is: 1,217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.26 : 1,242.48 = 883.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.26/1,242.48 = 883.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.26x = 1,242.48 × 883.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.26x = 1,098,228.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,228.07/902.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.20

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