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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.55, 1,351.80 and 882.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.55, 1,351.80 and 882.30 is: 1,321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.55 : 1,351.80 = 882.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.55/1,351.80 = 882.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.55x = 1,351.80 × 882.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.55x = 1,192,693.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,693.14/902.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.47

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