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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.64, 2,225.16 and 1,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.64, 2,225.16 and 1,014.40 is: 1,400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.64 : 2,225.16 = 1,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.64/2,225.16 = 1,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.64x = 2,225.16 × 1,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.64x = 2,257,202.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,202.30/1,611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.56

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