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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.70, 2,222.64 and 912.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.70, 2,222.64 and 912.21 is: 1,258.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.70 : 2,222.64 = 912.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.70/2,222.64 = 912.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.70x = 2,222.64 × 912.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.70x = 2,027,514.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,514.43/1,610.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.78

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