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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.96, 2,224.45 and 939.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.96, 2,224.45 and 939.70 is: 1,296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.96 : 2,224.45 = 939.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.96/2,224.45 = 939.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.96x = 2,224.45 × 939.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.96x = 2,090,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,315.67/1,611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.75

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