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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.94, 2,222.10 and 1,020.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.94, 2,222.10 and 1,020.96 is: 1,408.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.94 : 2,222.10 = 1,020.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.94/2,222.10 = 1,020.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.94x = 2,222.10 × 1,020.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.94x = 2,268,675.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,675.22/1,610.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.29

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