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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.26, 1,350.75 and 815.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.26, 1,350.75 and 815.79 is: 1,221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.26 : 1,350.75 = 815.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.26/1,350.75 = 815.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.26x = 1,350.75 × 815.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.26x = 1,101,928.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,928.34/902.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.30

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