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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.52, 2,160.58 and 902.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.52, 2,160.58 and 902.52 is: 1,245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.52 : 2,160.58 = 902.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.52/2,160.58 = 902.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.52x = 2,160.58 × 902.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.52x = 1,949,966.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,966.66/1,565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.57

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