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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.95, 1,346.33 and 886.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.95, 1,346.33 and 886.55 is: 1,321.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.95 : 1,346.33 = 886.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.95/1,346.33 = 886.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.95x = 1,346.33 × 886.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.95x = 1,193,581.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,581.02/902.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.87

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