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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.76, 2,324.52 and 902.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.76, 2,324.52 and 902.80 is: 1,352.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.76 : 2,324.52 = 902.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.76/2,324.52 = 902.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.76x = 2,324.52 × 902.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.76x = 2,098,576.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,576.66/1,551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.38

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