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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.63, 2,223.99 and 912.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.63, 2,223.99 and 912.87 is: 1,259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.63 : 2,223.99 = 912.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.63/2,223.99 = 912.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.63x = 2,223.99 × 912.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.63x = 2,030,213.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,213.75/1,611.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.73

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