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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.69, 2,380.10 and 902.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.69, 2,380.10 and 902.25 is: 1,352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.69 : 2,380.10 = 902.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.69/2,380.10 = 902.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.69x = 2,380.10 × 902.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.69x = 2,147,440.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,440.71/1,587.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.56

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