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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.87, 2,222.94 and 912.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.87, 2,222.94 and 912.26 is: 1,258.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.87 : 2,222.94 = 912.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.87/2,222.94 = 912.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.87x = 2,222.94 × 912.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.87x = 2,027,899.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,899.24/1,610.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.88

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