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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.23, 2,221.96 and 911.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.23, 2,221.96 and 911.60 is: 1,257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.23 : 2,221.96 = 911.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.23/2,221.96 = 911.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.23x = 2,221.96 × 911.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.23x = 2,025,538.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,538.74/1,610.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.92

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