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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,600.89, 2,209.25 and 902.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,600.89, 2,209.25 and 902.25 is: 1,245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,600.89 : 2,209.25 = 902.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,600.89/2,209.25 = 902.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,600.89x = 2,209.25 × 902.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,600.89x = 1,993,291.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,291.30/1,600.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.11

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