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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.24, 2,223.50 and 912.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.24, 2,223.50 and 912.57 is: 1,259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.24 : 2,223.50 = 912.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.24/2,223.50 = 912.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.24x = 2,223.50 × 912.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.24x = 2,029,099.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,099.40/1,611.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.34

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