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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.50, 2,447.13 and 902.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.50, 2,447.13 and 902.42 is: 1,352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.50 : 2,447.13 = 902.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.50/2,447.13 = 902.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.50x = 2,447.13 × 902.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.50x = 2,208,339.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,339.05/1,632.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.73

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