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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.85, 2,160.89 and 902.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.85, 2,160.89 and 902.69 is: 1,245.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.85 : 2,160.89 = 902.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.85/2,160.89 = 902.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.85x = 2,160.89 × 902.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.85x = 1,950,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,598.48/1,565.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.71

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