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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,648.58, 2,274.95 and 902.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,648.58, 2,274.95 and 902.56 is: 1,245.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,648.58 : 2,274.95 = 902.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,648.58/2,274.95 = 902.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,648.58x = 2,274.95 × 902.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,648.58x = 2,053,262.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,262.98/1,648.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.47

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