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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.02, 2,223.60 and 1,052.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.02, 2,223.60 and 1,052.88 is: 1,453.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.02 : 2,223.60 = 1,052.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.02/2,223.60 = 1,052.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.02x = 2,223.60 × 1,052.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.02x = 2,341,183.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,183.97/1,611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.23

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