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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.02, 2,017.44 and 902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.02, 2,017.44 and 902.40 is: 1,245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.02 : 2,017.44 = 902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.02/2,017.44 = 902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.02x = 2,017.44 × 902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.02x = 1,820,537.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,537.86/1,462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.22

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