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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.64, 2,017.47 and 902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.64, 2,017.47 and 902.20 is: 1,245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.64 : 2,017.47 = 902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.64/2,017.47 = 902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.64x = 2,017.47 × 902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.64x = 1,820,161.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,161.43/1,461.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.29

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