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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.02, 2,221.22 and 1,296.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.02, 2,221.22 and 1,296.29 is: 1,787.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.02 : 2,221.22 = 1,296.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.02/2,221.22 = 1,296.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.02x = 2,221.22 × 1,296.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.02x = 2,879,327.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,327.69/1,611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.28

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