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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.81, 2,224.34 and 913.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.81, 2,224.34 and 913.19 is: 1,260.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.81 : 2,224.34 = 913.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.81/2,224.34 = 913.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.81x = 2,224.34 × 913.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.81x = 2,031,245.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,245.04/1,611.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.23

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