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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.91, 2,221.73 and 901.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.91, 2,221.73 and 901.74 is: 1,244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.91 : 2,221.73 = 901.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.91/2,221.73 = 901.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.91x = 2,221.73 × 901.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.91x = 2,003,430.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,430.01/1,609.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.44

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