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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,613.54, 2,226.68 and 914.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,613.54, 2,226.68 and 914.91 is: 1,262.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,613.54 : 2,226.68 = 914.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,613.54/2,226.68 = 914.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,613.54x = 2,226.68 × 914.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,613.54x = 2,037,214.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,214.09/1,613.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.58

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