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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.70, 2,113.75 and 902.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.70, 2,113.75 and 902.25 is: 1,245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.70 : 2,113.75 = 902.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.70/2,113.75 = 902.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.70x = 2,113.75 × 902.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.70x = 1,907,130.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,130.94/1,531.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.11

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