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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.14, 2,232.81 and 910.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.14, 2,232.81 and 910.02 is: 1,255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.14 : 2,232.81 = 910.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.14/2,232.81 = 910.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.14x = 2,232.81 × 910.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.14x = 2,031,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,901.76/1,618.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.70

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