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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.27, 2,227.53 and 941.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.27, 2,227.53 and 941.97 is: 1,299.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.27 : 2,227.53 = 941.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.27/2,227.53 = 941.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.27x = 2,227.53 × 941.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.27x = 2,098,266.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,266.43/1,614.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.82

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