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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.79, 2,224.38 and 903.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.79, 2,224.38 and 903.70 is: 1,247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.79 : 2,224.38 = 903.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.79/2,224.38 = 903.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.79x = 2,224.38 × 903.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.79x = 2,010,172.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,172.21/1,611.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.17

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