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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.56, 2,222.10 and 902.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.56, 2,222.10 and 902.34 is: 1,244.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.56 : 2,222.10 = 902.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.56/2,222.10 = 902.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.56x = 2,222.10 × 902.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.56x = 2,005,089.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,089.71/1,610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.96

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