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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,648.66, 2,275.18 and 902.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,648.66, 2,275.18 and 902.62 is: 1,245.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,648.66 : 2,275.18 = 902.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,648.66/2,275.18 = 902.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,648.66x = 2,275.18 × 902.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,648.66x = 2,053,622.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,622.97/1,648.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.63

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