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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.14, 2,224.55 and 903.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.14, 2,224.55 and 903.92 is: 1,247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.14 : 2,224.55 = 903.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.14/2,224.55 = 903.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.14x = 2,224.55 × 903.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.14x = 2,010,799.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,799.59/1,612.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.29

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