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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.26, 2,223.60 and 912.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.26, 2,223.60 and 912.64 is: 1,259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.26 : 2,223.60 = 912.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.26/2,223.60 = 912.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.26x = 2,223.60 × 912.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.26x = 2,029,346.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,346.30/1,611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.48

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