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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.35, 2,223.83 and 903.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.35, 2,223.83 and 903.30 is: 1,246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.35 : 2,223.83 = 903.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.35/2,223.83 = 903.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.35x = 2,223.83 × 903.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.35x = 2,008,785.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,785.64/1,611.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.65

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