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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.75, 2,221.62 and 1,114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.75, 2,221.62 and 1,114.22 is: 1,536.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.75 : 2,221.62 = 1,114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.75/2,221.62 = 1,114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.75x = 2,221.62 × 1,114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.75x = 2,475,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,373.44/1,610.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.78

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