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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.13, 2,224.67 and 913.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.13, 2,224.67 and 913.51 is: 1,260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.13 : 2,224.67 = 913.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.13/2,224.67 = 913.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.13x = 2,224.67 × 913.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.13x = 2,032,253.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,253.72/1,612.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.60

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