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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.26, 2,223.54 and 948.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.26, 2,223.54 and 948.12 is: 1,308.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.26 : 2,223.54 = 948.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.26/2,223.54 = 948.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.26x = 2,223.54 × 948.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.26x = 2,108,182.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,182.74/1,611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.41

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