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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,648.76, 2,275.26 and 902.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,648.76, 2,275.26 and 902.72 is: 1,245.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,648.76 : 2,275.26 = 902.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,648.76/2,275.26 = 902.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,648.76x = 2,275.26 × 902.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,648.76x = 2,053,911.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,911.33/1,648.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.73

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