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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.76, 2,224.23 and 948.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.76, 2,224.23 and 948.62 is: 1,309.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.76 : 2,224.23 = 948.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.76/2,224.23 = 948.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.76x = 2,224.23 × 948.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.76x = 2,109,949.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,949.06/1,611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.10

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