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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.58, 2,208.72 and 902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.58, 2,208.72 and 902 is: 1,244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.58 : 2,208.72 = 902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.58/2,208.72 = 902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.58x = 2,208.72 × 902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.58x = 1,992,265.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,265.44/1,600.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.71

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