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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.67, 2,222.78 and 902.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.67, 2,222.78 and 902.55 is: 1,245.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.67 : 2,222.78 = 902.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.67/2,222.78 = 902.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.67x = 2,222.78 × 902.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.67x = 2,006,170.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,170.09/1,610.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.55

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