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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.60, 2,815.20 and 902.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.60, 2,815.20 and 902.52 is: 1,354.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.60 : 2,815.20 = 902.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.60/2,815.20 = 902.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.60x = 2,815.20 × 902.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.60x = 2,540,774.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,774.30/1,875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.65

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