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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.94, 2,226.92 and 1,239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.94, 2,226.92 and 1,239.23 is: 1,710.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.94 : 2,226.92 = 1,239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.94/2,226.92 = 1,239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.94x = 2,226.92 × 1,239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.94x = 2,759,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,665.44/1,612.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.96

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