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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.91, 2,224.50 and 903.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.91, 2,224.50 and 903.76 is: 1,247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.91 : 2,224.50 = 903.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.91/2,224.50 = 903.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.91x = 2,224.50 × 903.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.91x = 2,010,414.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,414.12/1,611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.22

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