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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.37, 2,652.68 and 902.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.37, 2,652.68 and 902.45 is: 1,353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.37 : 2,652.68 = 902.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.37/2,652.68 = 902.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.37x = 2,652.68 × 902.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.37x = 2,393,911.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,911.07/1,768.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.74

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