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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.84, 2,668.32 and 902.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.84, 2,668.32 and 902.72 is: 1,351.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.84 : 2,668.32 = 902.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.84/2,668.32 = 902.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.84x = 2,668.32 × 902.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.84x = 2,408,745.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,745.83/1,781.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.83

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