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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.24, 2,017.50 and 902.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.24, 2,017.50 and 902.92 is: 1,245.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.24 : 2,017.50 = 902.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.24/2,017.50 = 902.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.24x = 2,017.50 × 902.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.24x = 1,821,641.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,641.10/1,462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.79

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