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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.65, 2,160.65 and 902.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.65, 2,160.65 and 902.64 is: 1,245.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.65 : 2,160.65 = 902.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.65/2,160.65 = 902.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.65x = 2,160.65 × 902.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.65x = 1,950,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,289.12/1,565.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.67

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