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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,613.81, 2,226.12 and 1,023.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,613.81, 2,226.12 and 1,023.93 is: 1,412.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,613.81 : 2,226.12 = 1,023.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,613.81/2,226.12 = 1,023.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,613.81x = 2,226.12 × 1,023.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,613.81x = 2,279,391.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,391.05/1,613.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.43

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