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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.16, 2,234.52 and 911.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.16, 2,234.52 and 911.20 is: 1,257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.16 : 2,234.52 = 911.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.16/2,234.52 = 911.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.16x = 2,234.52 × 911.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.16x = 2,036,094.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,094.62/1,619.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.50

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