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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.08, 2,223.47 and 903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.08, 2,223.47 and 903.04 is: 1,246.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.08 : 2,223.47 = 903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.08/2,223.47 = 903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.08x = 2,223.47 × 903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.08x = 2,007,873.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,873.97/1,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.29

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