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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.90, 2,224.26 and 1,170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.90, 2,224.26 and 1,170.18 is: 1,614.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.90 : 2,224.26 = 1,170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.90/2,224.26 = 1,170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.90x = 2,224.26 × 1,170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.90x = 2,602,784.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,784.57/1,611.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.73

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