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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.68, 2,224.32 and 913.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.68, 2,224.32 and 913.28 is: 1,260.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.68 : 2,224.32 = 913.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.68/2,224.32 = 913.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.68x = 2,224.32 × 913.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.68x = 2,031,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,426.97/1,611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.44

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