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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.77, 1,354.56 and 831.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.77, 1,354.56 and 831.49 is: 1,247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.77 : 1,354.56 = 831.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.77/1,354.56 = 831.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.77x = 1,354.56 × 831.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.77x = 1,126,303.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,303.09/902.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.61

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