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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.83, 2,224.21 and 903.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.83, 2,224.21 and 903.65 is: 1,246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.83 : 2,224.21 = 903.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.83/2,224.21 = 903.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.83x = 2,224.21 × 903.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.83x = 2,009,907.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,907.37/1,611.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.97

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