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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.25, 2,225.22 and 913.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.25, 2,225.22 and 913.64 is: 1,261.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.25 : 2,225.22 = 913.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.25/2,225.22 = 913.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.25x = 2,225.22 × 913.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.25x = 2,033,050.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,050.00/1,612.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.00

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