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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.25, 2,419.57 and 833.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.25, 2,419.57 and 833.16 is: 1,248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.25 : 2,419.57 = 833.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.25/2,419.57 = 833.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.25x = 2,419.57 × 833.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.25x = 2,015,888.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,888.94/1,614.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.81

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