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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.46, 2,227.62 and 951.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.46, 2,227.62 and 951.16 is: 1,312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.46 : 2,227.62 = 951.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.46/2,227.62 = 951.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.46x = 2,227.62 × 951.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.46x = 2,118,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,823.04/1,614.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.40

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