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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.84, 2,222.78 and 912.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.84, 2,222.78 and 912.18 is: 1,258.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.84 : 2,222.78 = 912.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.84/2,222.78 = 912.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.84x = 2,222.78 × 912.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.84x = 2,027,575.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,575.46/1,610.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.71

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