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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.90, 2,221.80 and 901.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.90, 2,221.80 and 901.90 is: 1,244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.90 : 2,221.80 = 901.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.90/2,221.80 = 901.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.90x = 2,221.80 × 901.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.90x = 2,003,841.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,841.42/1,609.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.70

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