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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.69, 2,208.95 and 902.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.69, 2,208.95 and 902.06 is: 1,244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.69 : 2,208.95 = 902.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.69/2,208.95 = 902.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.69x = 2,208.95 × 902.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.69x = 1,992,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,605.44/1,600.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.84

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