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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.02, 2,221.51 and 911.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.02, 2,221.51 and 911.26 is: 1,257.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.02 : 2,221.51 = 911.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.02/2,221.51 = 911.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.02x = 2,221.51 × 911.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.02x = 2,024,373.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,373.20/1,610.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.36

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