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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,602.38, 2,211.33 and 903.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,602.38, 2,211.33 and 903.75 is: 1,247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,602.38 : 2,211.33 = 903.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,602.38/2,211.33 = 903.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,602.38x = 2,211.33 × 903.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,602.38x = 1,998,489.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,489.49/1,602.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.20

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