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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.51, 1,810.02 and 902.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.51, 1,810.02 and 902.00 is: 1,353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.51 : 1,810.02 = 902.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.51/1,810.02 = 902.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.51x = 1,810.02 × 902.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.51x = 1,632,628.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,628.99/1,206.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.18

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