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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.92, 2,229.72 and 1,349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.92, 2,229.72 and 1,349.12 is: 1,866.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.92 : 2,229.72 = 1,349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.92/2,229.72 = 1,349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.92x = 2,229.72 × 1,349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.92x = 3,008,159.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,159.85/1,611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.20

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