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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.27, 2,224.94 and 904.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.27, 2,224.94 and 904.13 is: 1,247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.27 : 2,224.94 = 904.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.27/2,224.94 = 904.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.27x = 2,224.94 × 904.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.27x = 2,011,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,627.70/1,612.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.70

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