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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.34, 2,222.22 and 911.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.34, 2,222.22 and 911.71 is: 1,258.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.34 : 2,222.22 = 911.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.34/2,222.22 = 911.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.34x = 2,222.22 × 911.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.34x = 2,026,020.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,020.20/1,610.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.13

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