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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.94, 2,210.28 and 903.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.94, 2,210.28 and 903.30 is: 1,246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.94 : 2,210.28 = 903.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.94/2,210.28 = 903.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.94x = 2,210.28 × 903.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.94x = 1,996,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,545.92/1,601.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.33

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