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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.46, 2,328.36 and 902.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.46, 2,328.36 and 902.82 is: 1,353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.46 : 2,328.36 = 902.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.46/2,328.36 = 902.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.46x = 2,328.36 × 902.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.46x = 2,102,089.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,089.98/1,553.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.17

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