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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.18, 2,224.65 and 913.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.18, 2,224.65 and 913.55 is: 1,260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.18 : 2,224.65 = 913.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.18/2,224.65 = 913.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.18x = 2,224.65 × 913.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.18x = 2,032,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,329.01/1,612.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.61

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