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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.56, 2,210.08 and 902.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.56, 2,210.08 and 902.80 is: 1,245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.56 : 2,210.08 = 902.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.56/2,210.08 = 902.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.56x = 2,210.08 × 902.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.56x = 1,995,260.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,260.22/1,601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.82

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