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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.50, 2,225.52 and 913.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.50, 2,225.52 and 913.74 is: 1,261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.50 : 2,225.52 = 913.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.50/2,225.52 = 913.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.50x = 2,225.52 × 913.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.50x = 2,033,546.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,546.64/1,612.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.11

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