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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.63, 2,223.30 and 948.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.63, 2,223.30 and 948.48 is: 1,308.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.63 : 2,223.30 = 948.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.63/2,223.30 = 948.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.63x = 2,223.30 × 948.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.63x = 2,108,755.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,755.58/1,611.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.46

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