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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.34, 2,223.48 and 912.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.34, 2,223.48 and 912.58 is: 1,259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.34 : 2,223.48 = 912.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.34/2,223.48 = 912.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.34x = 2,223.48 × 912.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.34x = 2,029,103.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,103.38/1,611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.26

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