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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.22, 2,234.64 and 911.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.22, 2,234.64 and 911.13 is: 1,257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.22 : 2,234.64 = 911.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.22/2,234.64 = 911.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.22x = 2,234.64 × 911.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.22x = 2,036,047.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,047.54/1,619.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.42

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