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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.06, 2,225.06 and 913.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.06, 2,225.06 and 913.84 is: 1,261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.06 : 2,225.06 = 913.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.06/2,225.06 = 913.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.06x = 2,225.06 × 913.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.06x = 2,033,348.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,348.83/1,612.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.34

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