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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.14, 2,223.48 and 903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.14, 2,223.48 and 903.04 is: 1,246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.14 : 2,223.48 = 903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.14/2,223.48 = 903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.14x = 2,223.48 × 903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.14x = 2,007,891.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,891.38/1,611.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.26

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