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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.74, 2,222.81 and 912.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.74, 2,222.81 and 912.07 is: 1,258.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.74 : 2,222.81 = 912.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.74/2,222.81 = 912.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.74x = 2,222.81 × 912.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.74x = 2,027,351.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,351.62/1,610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.65

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