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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.85, 1,351.58 and 849.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.85, 1,351.58 and 849.45 is: 1,271.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.85 : 1,351.58 = 849.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.85/1,351.58 = 849.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.85x = 1,351.58 × 849.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.85x = 1,148,095.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,095.38/902.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.63

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