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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.64, 2,226.99 and 1,296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.64, 2,226.99 and 1,296.28 is: 1,791.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.64 : 2,226.99 = 1,296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.64/2,226.99 = 1,296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.64x = 2,226.99 × 1,296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.64x = 2,886,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,802.60/1,611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.22

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