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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.91, 2,172.83 and 902.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.91, 2,172.83 and 902.61 is: 1,245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.91 : 2,172.83 = 902.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.91/2,172.83 = 902.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.91x = 2,172.83 × 902.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.91x = 1,961,213.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,213.57/1,574.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.29

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