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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.03, 2,221.73 and 901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.03, 2,221.73 and 901.76 is: 1,244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.03 : 2,221.73 = 901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.03/2,221.73 = 901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.03x = 2,221.73 × 901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.03x = 2,003,458.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,458.39/1,610.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.36

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