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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.99, 2,223.05 and 902.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.99, 2,223.05 and 902.71 is: 1,245.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.99 : 2,223.05 = 902.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.99/2,223.05 = 902.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.99x = 2,223.05 × 902.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.99x = 2,006,769.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,769.47/1,610.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.67

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