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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.25, 2,222.15 and 874.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.25, 2,222.15 and 874.25 is: 1,206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.25 : 2,222.15 = 874.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.25/2,222.15 = 874.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.25x = 2,222.15 × 874.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.25x = 1,942,714.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,714.64/1,610.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.47

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