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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.91, 2,223.06 and 912.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.91, 2,223.06 and 912.29 is: 1,258.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.91 : 2,223.06 = 912.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.91/2,223.06 = 912.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.91x = 2,223.06 × 912.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.91x = 2,028,064.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,064.29/1,610.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.96

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