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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.05, 2,069.20 and 902.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,500.05, 2,069.20 and 902.13 is: 1,244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,500.05 : 2,069.20 = 902.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,500.05/2,069.20 = 902.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,500.05x = 2,069.20 × 902.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,500.05x = 1,866,677.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,677.05/1,500.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.41

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