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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.68, 2,223.06 and 1,261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.68, 2,223.06 and 1,261.76 is: 1,740.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.68 : 2,223.06 = 1,261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.68/2,223.06 = 1,261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.68x = 2,223.06 × 1,261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.68x = 2,804,968.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,968.19/1,611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.40

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