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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.87, 2,227.85 and 1,334.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.87, 2,227.85 and 1,334.23 is: 1,842.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.87 : 2,227.85 = 1,334.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.87/2,227.85 = 1,334.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.87x = 2,227.85 × 1,334.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.87x = 2,972,464.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,464.31/1,612.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.97

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