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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.82, 2,175.86 and 902.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.82, 2,175.86 and 902.07 is: 1,354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.82 : 2,175.86 = 902.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.82/2,175.86 = 902.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.82x = 2,175.86 × 902.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.82x = 1,962,780.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,780.29/1,448.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.74

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