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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.30, 2,223.50 and 903.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.30, 2,223.50 and 903.12 is: 1,246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.30 : 2,223.50 = 903.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.30/2,223.50 = 903.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.30x = 2,223.50 × 903.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.30x = 2,008,087.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,087.32/1,611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.25

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