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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.56, 2,160.42 and 902.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.56, 2,160.42 and 902.32 is: 1,245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.56 : 2,160.42 = 902.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.56/2,160.42 = 902.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.56x = 2,160.42 × 902.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.56x = 1,949,390.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,390.17/1,565.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.17

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