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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.08, 2,413.64 and 881.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.08, 2,413.64 and 881.27 is: 1,320.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.08 : 2,413.64 = 881.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.08/2,413.64 = 881.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.08x = 2,413.64 × 881.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.08x = 2,127,052.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,052.05/1,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.27

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