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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.71, 2,209.19 and 902.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.71, 2,209.19 and 902.22 is: 1,245.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.71 : 2,209.19 = 902.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.71/2,209.19 = 902.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.71x = 2,209.19 × 902.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.71x = 1,993,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,175.40/1,600.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.18

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