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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.98, 2,223.31 and 902.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.98, 2,223.31 and 902.94 is: 1,246.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.98 : 2,223.31 = 902.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.98/2,223.31 = 902.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.98x = 2,223.31 × 902.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.98x = 2,007,513.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,513.80/1,610.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.15

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