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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.40, 2,223.54 and 903.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.40, 2,223.54 and 903.28 is: 1,246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.40 : 2,223.54 = 903.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.40/2,223.54 = 903.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.40x = 2,223.54 × 903.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.40x = 2,008,479.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,479.21/1,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.42

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