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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.62, 2,225.62 and 913.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.62, 2,225.62 and 913.86 is: 1,261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.62 : 2,225.62 = 913.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.62/2,225.62 = 913.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.62x = 2,225.62 × 913.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.62x = 2,033,905.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,905.09/1,612.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.24

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