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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.02, 2,226.84 and 915.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.02, 2,226.84 and 915.26 is: 1,262.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.02 : 2,226.84 = 915.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.02/2,226.84 = 915.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.02x = 2,226.84 × 915.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.02x = 2,038,137.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,137.58/1,614.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.77

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