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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.76, 2,221.96 and 1,258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.76, 2,221.96 and 1,258.16 is: 1,734.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.76 : 2,221.96 = 1,258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.76/2,221.96 = 1,258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.76x = 2,221.96 × 1,258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.76x = 2,795,581.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,581.19/1,611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.49

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