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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.52, 2,220.76 and 1,275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.52, 2,220.76 and 1,275.20 is: 1,758.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.52 : 2,220.76 = 1,275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.52/2,220.76 = 1,275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.52x = 2,220.76 × 1,275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.52x = 2,831,913.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,913.15/1,610.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.38

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