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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.52, 1,352.52 and 682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.52, 1,352.52 and 682.20 is: 1,022.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.52 : 1,352.52 = 682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.52/1,352.52 = 682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.52x = 1,352.52 × 682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.52x = 922,689.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,689.14/902.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.35

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