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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.18, 2,221.98 and 902.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.18, 2,221.98 and 902.01 is: 1,244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.18 : 2,221.98 = 902.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.18/2,221.98 = 902.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.18x = 2,221.98 × 902.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.18x = 2,004,251.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,251.95/1,610.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.74

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