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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.31, 2,235.20 and 1,122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.31, 2,235.20 and 1,122.61 is: 1,549.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.31 : 2,235.20 = 1,122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.31/2,235.20 = 1,122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.31x = 2,235.20 × 1,122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.31x = 2,509,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509,250.86/1,619.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.58

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