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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.12, 2,418.21 and 572.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.12, 2,418.21 and 572.14 is: 858.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.12 : 2,418.21 = 572.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.12/2,418.21 = 572.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.12x = 2,418.21 × 572.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.12x = 1,383,554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,554.67/1,612.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.22

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