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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.36, 2,413.84 and 1,061.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.36, 2,413.84 and 1,061.88 is: 1,590.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.36 : 2,413.84 = 1,061.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.36/2,413.84 = 1,061.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.36x = 2,413.84 × 1,061.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.36x = 2,563,196.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,196.71/1,611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.70

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