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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.32, 2,222.46 and 911.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.32, 2,222.46 and 911.68 is: 1,258.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.32 : 2,222.46 = 911.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.32/2,222.46 = 911.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.32x = 2,222.46 × 911.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.32x = 2,026,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,172.33/1,610.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.24

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