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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.61, 2,160.05 and 902.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.61, 2,160.05 and 902.37 is: 1,244.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.61 : 2,160.05 = 902.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.61/2,160.05 = 902.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.61x = 2,160.05 × 902.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.61x = 1,949,151.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,151.71/1,565.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.98

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