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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.36, 1,501.64 and 902.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.36, 1,501.64 and 902.50 is: 1,346.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.36 : 1,501.64 = 902.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.36/1,501.64 = 902.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.36x = 1,501.64 × 902.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.36x = 1,355,230.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,230.10/1,006.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.67

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