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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.38, 2,223.63 and 912.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.38, 2,223.63 and 912.75 is: 1,259.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.38 : 2,223.63 = 912.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.38/2,223.63 = 912.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.38x = 2,223.63 × 912.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.38x = 2,029,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,626.12/1,611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.56

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