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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.70, 2,210.32 and 903.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.70, 2,210.32 and 903.08 is: 1,246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.70 : 2,210.32 = 903.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.70/2,210.32 = 903.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.70x = 2,210.32 × 903.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.70x = 1,996,095.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,095.79/1,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.24

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