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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.63, 2,210.28 and 903

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.63, 2,210.28 and 903 is: 1,246.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.63 : 2,210.28 = 903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.63/2,210.28 = 903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.63x = 2,210.28 × 903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.63x = 1,995,882.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,882.84/1,601.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.16

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