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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.80, 1,354.20 and 835.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.80, 1,354.20 and 835.30 is: 1,252.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.80 : 1,354.20 = 835.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.80/1,354.20 = 835.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.80x = 1,354.20 × 835.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.80x = 1,131,163.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,163.26/902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.95

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