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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.35, 2,222.45 and 902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.35, 2,222.45 and 902.30 is: 1,245.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.35 : 2,222.45 = 902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.35/2,222.45 = 902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.35x = 2,222.45 × 902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.35x = 2,005,324.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,324.45/1,610.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.28

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