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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.70, 2,224.11 and 913.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.70, 2,224.11 and 913.06 is: 1,260.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.70 : 2,224.11 = 913.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.70/2,224.11 = 913.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.70x = 2,224.11 × 913.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.70x = 2,030,745.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,745.88/1,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.00

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