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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.84, 1,357.02 and 793.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.84, 1,357.02 and 793.52 is: 1,192.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.84 : 1,357.02 = 793.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.84/1,357.02 = 793.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.84x = 1,357.02 × 793.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.84x = 1,076,822.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,822.51/902.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.71

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