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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.54, 2,450.43 and 902.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.54, 2,450.43 and 902.46 is: 1,354.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.54 : 2,450.43 = 902.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.54/2,450.43 = 902.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.54x = 2,450.43 × 902.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.54x = 2,211,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,415.06/1,632.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.59

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