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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.64, 1,352.16 and 849.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.64, 1,352.16 and 849.36 is: 1,272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.64 : 1,352.16 = 849.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.64/1,352.16 = 849.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.64x = 1,352.16 × 849.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.64x = 1,148,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,470.62/902.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.35

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