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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.45, 2,160.33 and 902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.45, 2,160.33 and 902.30 is: 1,245.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.45 : 2,160.33 = 902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.45/2,160.33 = 902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.45x = 2,160.33 × 902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.45x = 1,949,269.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,269.30/1,565.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.18

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