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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.16, 2,058.56 and 902.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.16, 2,058.56 and 902.56 is: 1,245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.16 : 2,058.56 = 902.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.16/2,058.56 = 902.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.16x = 2,058.56 × 902.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.16x = 1,857,973.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,973.91/1,492.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.16

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