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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.26, 2,160.07 and 902.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.26, 2,160.07 and 902.34 is: 1,245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.26 : 2,160.07 = 902.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.26/2,160.07 = 902.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.26x = 2,160.07 × 902.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.26x = 1,949,115.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,115.31/1,565.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.24

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