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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.64, 1,354.59 and 835.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.64, 1,354.59 and 835.05 is: 1,253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.64 : 1,354.59 = 835.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.64/1,354.59 = 835.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.64x = 1,354.59 × 835.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.64x = 1,131,150.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,150.38/902.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.16

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