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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.79, 2,225.76 and 904.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.79, 2,225.76 and 904.70 is: 1,248.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.79 : 2,225.76 = 904.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.79/2,225.76 = 904.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.79x = 2,225.76 × 904.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.79x = 2,013,645.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,645.07/1,612.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.55

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