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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,648.79, 2,275.34 and 902.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,648.79, 2,275.34 and 902.75 is: 1,245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,648.79 : 2,275.34 = 902.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,648.79/2,275.34 = 902.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,648.79x = 2,275.34 × 902.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,648.79x = 2,054,060.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,060.09/1,648.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.80

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