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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.71, 2,209.85 and 902.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.71, 2,209.85 and 902.95 is: 1,245.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.71 : 2,209.85 = 902.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.71/2,209.85 = 902.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.71x = 2,209.85 × 902.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.71x = 1,995,377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,377.40/1,601.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.78

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