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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.27, 2,223.42 and 948.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.27, 2,223.42 and 948.02 is: 1,308.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.27 : 2,223.42 = 948.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.27/2,223.42 = 948.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.27x = 2,223.42 × 948.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.27x = 2,107,835.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,835.51/1,611.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.18

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