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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.75, 2,225.17 and 1,238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.75, 2,225.17 and 1,238.01 is: 1,709.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.75 : 2,225.17 = 1,238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.75/2,225.17 = 1,238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.75x = 2,225.17 × 1,238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.75x = 2,754,782.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,782.71/1,611.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.19

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