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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.95, 2,327.47 and 902.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.95, 2,327.47 and 902.93 is: 1,353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.95 : 2,327.47 = 902.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.95/2,327.47 = 902.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.95x = 2,327.47 × 902.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.95x = 2,101,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,528.59/1,552.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.25

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