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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.60, 2,325.96 and 902.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.60, 2,325.96 and 902.16 is: 1,352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.60 : 2,325.96 = 902.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.60/2,325.96 = 902.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.60x = 2,325.96 × 902.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.60x = 2,098,388.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,388.07/1,551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.40

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