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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.06, 2,222.07 and 980.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.06, 2,222.07 and 980.95 is: 1,353.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.06 : 2,222.07 = 980.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.06/2,222.07 = 980.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.06x = 2,222.07 × 980.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.06x = 2,179,740.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,740.75/1,610.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.83

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