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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.85, 2,210.18 and 903.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.85, 2,210.18 and 903.09 is: 1,246.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.85 : 2,210.18 = 903.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.85/2,210.18 = 903.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.85x = 2,210.18 × 903.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.85x = 1,995,986.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,986.94/1,601.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.05

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