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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.94, 2,173.48 and 902.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.94, 2,173.48 and 902.75 is: 1,245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.94 : 2,173.48 = 902.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.94/2,173.48 = 902.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.94x = 2,173.48 × 902.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.94x = 1,962,101.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,101.02/1,574.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.82

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