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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.52, 1,616.22 and 910.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.52, 1,616.22 and 910.62 is: 1,255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.52 : 1,616.22 = 910.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.52/1,616.22 = 910.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.52x = 1,616.22 × 910.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.52x = 1,471,762.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,762.26/1,172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.21

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