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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.30, 1,356.35 and 838.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.30, 1,356.35 and 838.10 is: 1,259.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.30 : 1,356.35 = 838.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.30/1,356.35 = 838.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.30x = 1,356.35 × 838.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.30x = 1,136,756.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,756.14/902.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.85

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