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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.01, 2,175.57 and 617.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.01, 2,175.57 and 617.28 is: 926.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.01 : 2,175.57 = 617.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.01/2,175.57 = 617.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.01x = 2,175.57 × 617.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.01x = 1,342,935.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,935.85/1,450.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.16

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