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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.55, 2,223.42 and 903.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.55, 2,223.42 and 903.29 is: 1,246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.55 : 2,223.42 = 903.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.55/2,223.42 = 903.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.55x = 2,223.42 × 903.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.55x = 2,008,398.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,398.61/1,611.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.25

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