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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.51, 2,160.36 and 902.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.51, 2,160.36 and 902.32 is: 1,245.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.51 : 2,160.36 = 902.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.51/2,160.36 = 902.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.51x = 2,160.36 × 902.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.51x = 1,949,330.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,330.63/1,565.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.18

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