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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.43, 1,352.03 and 839.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.43, 1,352.03 and 839.25 is: 1,257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.43 : 1,352.03 = 839.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.43/1,352.03 = 839.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.43x = 1,352.03 × 839.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.43x = 1,134,686.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,686.98/902.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.37

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