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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.27, 1,353.44 and 854.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.27, 1,353.44 and 854.89 is: 1,282.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.27 : 1,353.44 = 854.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.27/1,353.44 = 854.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.27x = 1,353.44 × 854.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.27x = 1,157,041.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,041.08/902.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.36

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