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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.98, 2,224.64 and 903.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.98, 2,224.64 and 903.88 is: 1,247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.98 : 2,224.64 = 903.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.98/2,224.64 = 903.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.98x = 2,224.64 × 903.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.98x = 2,010,807.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,807.60/1,611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.41

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