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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.13, 2,227.96 and 1,046.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.13, 2,227.96 and 1,046.95 is: 1,445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.13 : 2,227.96 = 1,046.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.13/2,227.96 = 1,046.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.13x = 2,227.96 × 1,046.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.13x = 2,332,551.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,551.58/1,614.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.09

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