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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.23, 2,222.84 and 1,051.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.23, 2,222.84 and 1,051.50 is: 1,450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.23 : 2,222.84 = 1,051.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.23/2,222.84 = 1,051.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.23x = 2,222.84 × 1,051.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.23x = 2,337,311.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,311.00/1,611.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.64

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