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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.04, 2,221.65 and 911.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.04, 2,221.65 and 911.42 is: 1,257.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.04 : 2,221.65 = 911.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.04/2,221.65 = 911.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.04x = 2,221.65 × 911.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.04x = 2,024,845.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,845.13/1,610.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.64

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