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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.10, 2,209.54 and 902.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.10, 2,209.54 and 902.48 is: 1,245.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.10 : 2,209.54 = 902.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.10/2,209.54 = 902.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.10x = 2,209.54 × 902.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.10x = 1,994,055.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994,055.53/1,601.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.43

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