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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566, 2,160.90 and 902.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566, 2,160.90 and 902.70 is: 1,245.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566 : 2,160.90 = 902.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566/2,160.90 = 902.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566x = 2,160.90 × 902.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566x = 1,950,644.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,644.43/1,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.62

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