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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.88, 2,224.38 and 913.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.88, 2,224.38 and 913.26 is: 1,260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.88 : 2,224.38 = 913.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.88/2,224.38 = 913.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.88x = 2,224.38 × 913.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.88x = 2,031,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,437.28/1,611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.29

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