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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.52, 2,223.51 and 938.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.52, 2,223.51 and 938.91 is: 1,295.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.52 : 2,223.51 = 938.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.52/2,223.51 = 938.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.52x = 2,223.51 × 938.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.52x = 2,087,680.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,680.59/1,611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.47

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