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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.07, 2,227.46 and 915.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.07, 2,227.46 and 915.44 is: 1,263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.07 : 2,227.46 = 915.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.07/2,227.46 = 915.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.07x = 2,227.46 × 915.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.07x = 2,039,105.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,105.98/1,614.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.33

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