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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.89, 2,223.88 and 948.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.89, 2,223.88 and 948.90 is: 1,309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.89 : 2,223.88 = 948.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.89/2,223.88 = 948.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.89x = 2,223.88 × 948.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.89x = 2,110,239.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,239.73/1,611.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.17

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