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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.39, 2,197.10 and 902.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.39, 2,197.10 and 902.16 is: 1,353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.39 : 2,197.10 = 902.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.39/2,197.10 = 902.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.39x = 2,197.10 × 902.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.39x = 1,982,137.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,137.99/1,464.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.56

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