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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.13, 2,222.09 and 902.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.13, 2,222.09 and 902.04 is: 1,244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.13 : 2,222.09 = 902.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.13/2,222.09 = 902.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.13x = 2,222.09 × 902.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.13x = 2,004,409.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,409.55/1,610.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.87

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