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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.88, 2,224.39 and 913.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.88, 2,224.39 and 913.25 is: 1,260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.88 : 2,224.39 = 913.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.88/2,224.39 = 913.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.88x = 2,224.39 × 913.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.88x = 2,031,424.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,424.17/1,611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.28

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