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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.88, 2,070.51 and 902.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.88, 2,070.51 and 902.64 is: 1,246.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.88 : 2,070.51 = 902.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.88/2,070.51 = 902.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.88x = 2,070.51 × 902.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.88x = 1,868,925.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,925.15/1,499.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.05

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