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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.93, 2,224.50 and 948.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.93, 2,224.50 and 948.66 is: 1,309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.93 : 2,224.50 = 948.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.93/2,224.50 = 948.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.93x = 2,224.50 × 948.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.93x = 2,110,294.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,294.17/1,611.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.17

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