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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.26, 2,225.97 and 1,238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.26, 2,225.97 and 1,238.54 is: 1,709.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.26 : 2,225.97 = 1,238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.26/2,225.97 = 1,238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.26x = 2,225.97 × 1,238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.26x = 2,756,941.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,941.75/1,612.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.99

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