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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.01, 2,224.25 and 1,237.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.01, 2,224.25 and 1,237.29 is: 1,708.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.01 : 2,224.25 = 1,237.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.01/2,224.25 = 1,237.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.01x = 2,224.25 × 1,237.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.01x = 2,752,042.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,042.28/1,611.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.27

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