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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.84, 2,222.88 and 981.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.84, 2,222.88 and 981.92 is: 1,355.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.84 : 2,222.88 = 981.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.84/2,222.88 = 981.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.84x = 2,222.88 × 981.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.84x = 2,182,690.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,690.33/1,610.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.00

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