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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.50, 2,058.28 and 902.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.50, 2,058.28 and 902.04 is: 1,244.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.50 : 2,058.28 = 902.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.50/2,058.28 = 902.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.50x = 2,058.28 × 902.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.50x = 1,856,650.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,650.89/1,491.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.82

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