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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.46, 2,210.22 and 902.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.46, 2,210.22 and 902.97 is: 1,246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.46 : 2,210.22 = 902.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.46/2,210.22 = 902.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.46x = 2,210.22 × 902.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.46x = 1,995,762.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,762.35/1,601.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.21

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