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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,613.59, 2,225.99 and 1,015.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,613.59, 2,225.99 and 1,015.81 is: 1,401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,613.59 : 2,225.99 = 1,015.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,613.59/2,225.99 = 1,015.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,613.59x = 2,225.99 × 1,015.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,613.59x = 2,261,179.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,179.88/1,613.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.34

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