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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.91, 2,161 and 902.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.91, 2,161 and 902.79 is: 1,245.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.91 : 2,161 = 902.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.91/2,161 = 902.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.91x = 2,161 × 902.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.91x = 1,950,918.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,918.39/1,565.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.87

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