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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.72, 2,416.35 and 841.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.72, 2,416.35 and 841.22 is: 1,261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.72 : 2,416.35 = 841.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.72/2,416.35 = 841.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.72x = 2,416.35 × 841.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.72x = 2,032,677.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,677.35/1,610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.97

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