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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,648.81, 2,275.33 and 902.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,648.81, 2,275.33 and 902.75 is: 1,245.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,648.81 : 2,275.33 = 902.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,648.81/2,275.33 = 902.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,648.81x = 2,275.33 × 902.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,648.81x = 2,054,063.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,063.95/1,648.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.79

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