Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.76, 2,224 and 913
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,611.76, 2,224 and 913 is: 1,259.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,611.76 : 2,224 = 913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,611.76/2,224 = 913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,611.76x = 2,224 × 913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,611.76x = 2,030,512 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,030,512/1,611.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,259.81
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