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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614, 2,226.51 and 1,016.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614, 2,226.51 and 1,016.22 is: 1,401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614 : 2,226.51 = 1,016.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614/2,226.51 = 1,016.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614x = 2,226.51 × 1,016.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614x = 2,262,623.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,623.99/1,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.87

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