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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.76, 2,393.10 and 902.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.76, 2,393.10 and 902.94 is: 1,354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.76 : 2,393.10 = 902.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.76/2,393.10 = 902.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.76x = 2,393.10 × 902.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.76x = 2,160,825.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,825.71/1,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.10

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