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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.31, 2,222.13 and 902.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.31, 2,222.13 and 902.25 is: 1,245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.31 : 2,222.13 = 902.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.31/2,222.13 = 902.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.31x = 2,222.13 × 902.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.31x = 2,004,916.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,916.79/1,610.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.05

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