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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.38, 2,223.32 and 938.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.38, 2,223.32 and 938.77 is: 1,295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.38 : 2,223.32 = 938.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.38/2,223.32 = 938.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.38x = 2,223.32 × 938.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.38x = 2,087,188.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,188.37/1,611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.28

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