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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.75, 2,224.40 and 913.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.75, 2,224.40 and 913.35 is: 1,260.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.75 : 2,224.40 = 913.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.75/2,224.40 = 913.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.75x = 2,224.40 × 913.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.75x = 2,031,651.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,651.17/1,611.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.53

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