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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.37, 2,223.67 and 903.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.37, 2,223.67 and 903.22 is: 1,246.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.37 : 2,223.67 = 903.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.37/2,223.67 = 903.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.37x = 2,223.67 × 903.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.37x = 2,008,463.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,463.22/1,611.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.43

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