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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.28, 1,353.42 and 843.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.28, 1,353.42 and 843.96 is: 1,265.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.28 : 1,353.42 = 843.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.28/1,353.42 = 843.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.28x = 1,353.42 × 843.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.28x = 1,142,232.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,232.34/902.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.94

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