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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.29, 2,411.46 and 1,247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.29, 2,411.46 and 1,247.71 is: 1,867.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.29 : 2,411.46 = 1,247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.29/2,411.46 = 1,247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.29x = 2,411.46 × 1,247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.29x = 3,008,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,802.76/1,611.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.33

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