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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.37, 2,225.78 and 1,332.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.37, 2,225.78 and 1,332.73 is: 1,840.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.37 : 2,225.78 = 1,332.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.37/2,225.78 = 1,332.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.37x = 2,225.78 × 1,332.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.37x = 2,966,363.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,363.78/1,611.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.90

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