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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.03, 2,224.51 and 913.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.03, 2,224.51 and 913.39 is: 1,260.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.03 : 2,224.51 = 913.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.03/2,224.51 = 913.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.03x = 2,224.51 × 913.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.03x = 2,031,845.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,845.19/1,612.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.43

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