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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.99, 2,221.67 and 901.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.99, 2,221.67 and 901.71 is: 1,244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.99 : 2,221.67 = 901.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.99/2,221.67 = 901.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.99x = 2,221.67 × 901.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.99x = 2,003,304.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,304.31/1,609.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.30

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