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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.34, 2,447.80 and 902.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.34, 2,447.80 and 902.43 is: 1,353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.34 : 2,447.80 = 902.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.34/2,447.80 = 902.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.34x = 2,447.80 × 902.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.34x = 2,208,968.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,968.15/1,632.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.25

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