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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.15, 2,223.83 and 948.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.15, 2,223.83 and 948.22 is: 1,308.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.15 : 2,223.83 = 948.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.15/2,223.83 = 948.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.15x = 2,223.83 × 948.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.15x = 2,108,669.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,669.78/1,611.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.80

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