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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.44, 2,223.80 and 912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.44, 2,223.80 and 912.80 is: 1,259.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.44 : 2,223.80 = 912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.44/2,223.80 = 912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.44x = 2,223.80 × 912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.44x = 2,029,884.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,884.64/1,611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.67

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