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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.61, 1,606.53 and 902.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.61, 1,606.53 and 902.17 is: 1,244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.61 : 1,606.53 = 902.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.61/1,606.53 = 902.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.61x = 1,606.53 × 902.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.61x = 1,449,363.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,363.17/1,164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.51

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