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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.64, 2,210.26 and 903.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.64, 2,210.26 and 903.01 is: 1,246.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.64 : 2,210.26 = 903.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.64/2,210.26 = 903.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.64x = 2,210.26 × 903.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.64x = 1,995,893.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,893.00/1,601.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.15

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