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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.74, 2,222.82 and 902.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.74, 2,222.82 and 902.65 is: 1,245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.74 : 2,222.82 = 902.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.74/2,222.82 = 902.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.74x = 2,222.82 × 902.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.74x = 2,006,428.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,428.47/1,610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.66

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