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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.07, 2,223.58 and 948.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.07, 2,223.58 and 948.49 is: 1,309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.07 : 2,223.58 = 948.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.07/2,223.58 = 948.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.07x = 2,223.58 × 948.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.07x = 2,109,043.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,043.39/1,611.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.09

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