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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.03, 2,175.67 and 902.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.03, 2,175.67 and 902.71 is: 1,352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.03 : 2,175.67 = 902.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.03/2,175.67 = 902.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.03x = 2,175.67 × 902.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.03x = 1,963,999.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,999.07/1,452.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.59

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