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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.76, 2,160.23 and 902.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.76, 2,160.23 and 902.48 is: 1,245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.76 : 2,160.23 = 902.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.76/2,160.23 = 902.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.76x = 2,160.23 × 902.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.76x = 1,949,564.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,564.52/1,565.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.13

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