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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.40, 1,244.16 and 856.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.40, 1,244.16 and 856.32 is: 1,180.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.40 : 1,244.16 = 856.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.40/1,244.16 = 856.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.40x = 1,244.16 × 856.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.40x = 1,065,399.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,399.09/902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.63

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