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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.36, 2,227.55 and 1,084.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.36, 2,227.55 and 1,084.13 is: 1,495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.36 : 2,227.55 = 1,084.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.36/2,227.55 = 1,084.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.36x = 2,227.55 × 1,084.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.36x = 2,414,937.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,937.22/1,614.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.91

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