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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,613.56, 2,226.72 and 914.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,613.56, 2,226.72 and 914.92 is: 1,262.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,613.56 : 2,226.72 = 914.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,613.56/2,226.72 = 914.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,613.56x = 2,226.72 × 914.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,613.56x = 2,037,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,270.66/1,613.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.59

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