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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.40, 2,219.40 and 902.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.40, 2,219.40 and 902.52 is: 1,352.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.40 : 2,219.40 = 902.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.40/2,219.40 = 902.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.40x = 2,219.40 × 902.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.40x = 2,003,052.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,052.89/1,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.14

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