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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.23, 2,222.84 and 1,022.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.23, 2,222.84 and 1,022.09 is: 1,410.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.23 : 2,222.84 = 1,022.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.23/2,222.84 = 1,022.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.23x = 2,222.84 × 1,022.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.23x = 2,271,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,933.98/1,611.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.07

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