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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,613.63, 2,421.27 and 1,223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,613.63, 2,421.27 and 1,223.48 is: 1,835.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,613.63 : 2,421.27 = 1,223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,613.63/2,421.27 = 1,223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,613.63x = 2,421.27 × 1,223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,613.63x = 2,962,381.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,381.47/1,613.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.85

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