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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.41, 2,222.73 and 1,114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.41, 2,222.73 and 1,114.23 is: 1,535.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.41 : 2,222.73 = 1,114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.41/2,222.73 = 1,114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.41x = 2,222.73 × 1,114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.41x = 2,476,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,632.45/1,612.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.98

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