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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.70, 1,350.54 and 798.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.70, 1,350.54 and 798.84 is: 1,195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.70 : 1,350.54 = 798.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.70/1,350.54 = 798.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.70x = 1,350.54 × 798.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.70x = 1,078,865.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,865.37/902.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.15

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