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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.09, 2,235.69 and 902.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.09, 2,235.69 and 902.27 is: 1,245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.09 : 2,235.69 = 902.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.09/2,235.69 = 902.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.09x = 2,235.69 × 902.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.09x = 2,017,193.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017,193.22/1,620.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.11

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