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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.52, 2,222.50 and 911.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.52, 2,222.50 and 911.88 is: 1,258.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.52 : 2,222.50 = 911.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.52/2,222.50 = 911.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.52x = 2,222.50 × 911.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.52x = 2,026,653.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,653.30/1,610.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.38

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