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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.51, 2,161.19 and 902.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.51, 2,161.19 and 902.24 is: 1,245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.51 : 2,161.19 = 902.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.51/2,161.19 = 902.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.51x = 2,161.19 × 902.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.51x = 1,949,896.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,896.75/1,565.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.53

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