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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.88, 2,223.31 and 912.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.88, 2,223.31 and 912.25 is: 1,259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.88 : 2,223.31 = 912.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.88/2,223.31 = 912.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.88x = 2,223.31 × 912.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.88x = 2,028,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,214.55/1,610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.07

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