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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.11, 2,160.08 and 902.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.11, 2,160.08 and 902.06 is: 1,244.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.11 : 2,160.08 = 902.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.11/2,160.08 = 902.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.11x = 2,160.08 × 902.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.11x = 1,948,525.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,525.28/1,565.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.98

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