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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.90, 2,419.47 and 881.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.90, 2,419.47 and 881.82 is: 1,323.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.90 : 2,419.47 = 881.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.90/2,419.47 = 881.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.90x = 2,419.47 × 881.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.90x = 2,133,537.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,537.04/1,611.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.62

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