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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.71, 2,233.88 and 910.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.71, 2,233.88 and 910.50 is: 1,256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.71 : 2,233.88 = 910.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.71/2,233.88 = 910.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.71x = 2,233.88 × 910.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.71x = 2,033,947.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,947.74/1,618.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.52

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