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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.62, 2,218.88 and 1,404.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.62, 2,218.88 and 1,404.53 is: 1,933.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.62 : 2,218.88 = 1,404.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.62/2,218.88 = 1,404.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.62x = 2,218.88 × 1,404.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.62x = 3,116,465.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116,465.41/1,611.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.75

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