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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.68, 1,246.68 and 804.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.68, 1,246.68 and 804.26 is: 1,110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.68 : 1,246.68 = 804.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.68/1,246.68 = 804.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.68x = 1,246.68 × 804.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.68x = 1,002,654.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,654.86/902.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.75

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