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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.53, 1,353.84 and 286.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.53, 1,353.84 and 286.23 is: 429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.53 : 1,353.84 = 286.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.53/1,353.84 = 286.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.53x = 1,353.84 × 286.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.53x = 387,501.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,501.78/902.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.35

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