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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.61, 2,222.57 and 902.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.61, 2,222.57 and 902.43 is: 1,245.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.61 : 2,222.57 = 902.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.61/2,222.57 = 902.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.61x = 2,222.57 × 902.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.61x = 2,005,713.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,713.85/1,610.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.31

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