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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.64, 2,222.52 and 1,191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.64, 2,222.52 and 1,191.24 is: 1,643.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.64 : 2,222.52 = 1,191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.64/2,222.52 = 1,191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.64x = 2,222.52 × 1,191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.64x = 2,647,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,554.72/1,610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.79

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