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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,613.68, 2,227.08 and 915.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,613.68, 2,227.08 and 915.28 is: 1,263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,613.68 : 2,227.08 = 915.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,613.68/2,227.08 = 915.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,613.68x = 2,227.08 × 915.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,613.68x = 2,038,401.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,401.78/1,613.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.20

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