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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.80, 1,354.20 and 882.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.80, 1,354.20 and 882.55 is: 1,323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.80 : 1,354.20 = 882.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.80/1,354.20 = 882.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.80x = 1,354.20 × 882.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.80x = 1,195,149.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,149.21/902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.83

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