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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.52, 2,233.16 and 910.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.52, 2,233.16 and 910.22 is: 1,255.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.52 : 2,233.16 = 910.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.52/2,233.16 = 910.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.52x = 2,233.16 × 910.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.52x = 2,032,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,651.18/1,618.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.87

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