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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.66, 2,222.58 and 912.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.66, 2,222.58 and 912.14 is: 1,258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.66 : 2,222.58 = 912.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.66/2,222.58 = 912.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.66x = 2,222.58 × 912.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.66x = 2,027,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,304.12/1,610.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.68

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