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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.74, 2,222.70 and 1,021.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.74, 2,222.70 and 1,021.22 is: 1,408.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.74 : 2,222.70 = 1,021.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.74/2,222.70 = 1,021.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.74x = 2,222.70 × 1,021.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.74x = 2,269,865.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,865.69/1,611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.33

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