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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.38, 2,651.18 and 902.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.38, 2,651.18 and 902.50 is: 1,352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.38 : 2,651.18 = 902.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.38/2,651.18 = 902.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.38x = 2,651.18 × 902.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.38x = 2,392,689.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,689.95/1,769.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.28

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