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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.39, 1,242.68 and 803.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.39, 1,242.68 and 803.03 is: 1,105.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.39 : 1,242.68 = 803.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.39/1,242.68 = 803.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.39x = 1,242.68 × 803.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.39x = 997,899.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,899.09/902.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.85

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