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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.24, 1,575.20 and 902.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.24, 1,575.20 and 902.58 is: 1,353.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.24 : 1,575.20 = 902.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.24/1,575.20 = 902.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.24x = 1,575.20 × 902.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.24x = 1,421,744.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,744.02/1,050.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.73

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