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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.33, 2,228.45 and 1,091.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.33, 2,228.45 and 1,091.07 is: 1,506.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.33 : 2,228.45 = 1,091.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.33/2,228.45 = 1,091.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.33x = 2,228.45 × 1,091.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.33x = 2,431,389.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,389.49/1,614.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.13

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