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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.69, 2,223.94 and 903.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.69, 2,223.94 and 903.43 is: 1,246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.69 : 2,223.94 = 903.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.69/2,223.94 = 903.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.69x = 2,223.94 × 903.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.69x = 2,009,174.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,174.11/1,611.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.63

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