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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.09, 2,222.89 and 947.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.09, 2,222.89 and 947.81 is: 1,307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.09 : 2,222.89 = 947.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.09/2,222.89 = 947.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.09x = 2,222.89 × 947.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.09x = 2,106,889.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106,889.02/1,611.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.74

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