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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.79, 2,224.27 and 913.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.79, 2,224.27 and 913.16 is: 1,260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.79 : 2,224.27 = 913.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.79/2,224.27 = 913.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.79x = 2,224.27 × 913.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.79x = 2,031,114.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,114.39/1,611.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.16

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