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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.54, 1,354.59 and 798.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.54, 1,354.59 and 798.73 is: 1,198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.54 : 1,354.59 = 798.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.54/1,354.59 = 798.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.54x = 1,354.59 × 798.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.54x = 1,081,948.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,948.28/902.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.78

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