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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.90, 2,017.42 and 902.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.90, 2,017.42 and 902.32 is: 1,245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.90 : 2,017.42 = 902.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.90/2,017.42 = 902.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.90x = 2,017.42 × 902.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.90x = 1,820,358.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,358.41/1,461.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.20

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