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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.44, 2,413.06 and 1,061.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.44, 2,413.06 and 1,061.96 is: 1,590.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.44 : 2,413.06 = 1,061.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.44/2,413.06 = 1,061.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.44x = 2,413.06 × 1,061.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.44x = 2,562,576.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,576.53/1,611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.24

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