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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.32, 1,353.40 and 854.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.32, 1,353.40 and 854.92 is: 1,282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.32 : 1,353.40 = 854.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.32/1,353.40 = 854.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.32x = 1,353.40 × 854.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.32x = 1,157,048.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,048.73/902.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.30

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