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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.36, 2,223.72 and 912.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.36, 2,223.72 and 912.84 is: 1,259.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.36 : 2,223.72 = 912.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.36/2,223.72 = 912.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.36x = 2,223.72 × 912.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.36x = 2,029,900.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,900.56/1,611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.74

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