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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.23, 2,159.94 and 902.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.23, 2,159.94 and 902.18 is: 1,244.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.23 : 2,159.94 = 902.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.23/2,159.94 = 902.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.23x = 2,159.94 × 902.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.23x = 1,948,654.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,654.67/1,565.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.96

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