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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.06, 2,173.46 and 902.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.06, 2,173.46 and 902.94 is: 1,245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.06 : 2,173.46 = 902.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.06/2,173.46 = 902.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.06x = 2,173.46 × 902.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.06x = 1,962,503.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,503.97/1,575.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.99

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