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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.59, 2,223.24 and 1,114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.59, 2,223.24 and 1,114.92 is: 1,538.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.59 : 2,223.24 = 1,114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.59/2,223.24 = 1,114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.59x = 2,223.24 × 1,114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.59x = 2,478,734.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,734.74/1,611.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.07

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