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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.70, 1,344.73 and 875.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.70, 1,344.73 and 875.50 is: 1,304.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.70 : 1,344.73 = 875.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.70/1,344.73 = 875.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.70x = 1,344.73 × 875.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.70x = 1,177,311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,311.12/902.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.21

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