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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.26, 2,070.14 and 902.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,500.26, 2,070.14 and 902.61 is: 1,245.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,500.26 : 2,070.14 = 902.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,500.26/2,070.14 = 902.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,500.26x = 2,070.14 × 902.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,500.26x = 1,868,524.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,524.55/1,500.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.47

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