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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.94, 2,224.47 and 913.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.94, 2,224.47 and 913.31 is: 1,260.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.94 : 2,224.47 = 913.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.94/2,224.47 = 913.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.94x = 2,224.47 × 913.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.94x = 2,031,639.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,639.68/1,611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.37

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