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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,648.10, 2,274.30 and 902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,648.10, 2,274.30 and 902 is: 1,244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,648.10 : 2,274.30 = 902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,648.10/2,274.30 = 902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,648.10x = 2,274.30 × 902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,648.10x = 2,051,418.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,418.60/1,648.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.72

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