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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.49, 2,421.73 and 1,066.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.49, 2,421.73 and 1,066.55 is: 1,599.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.49 : 2,421.73 = 1,066.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.49/2,421.73 = 1,066.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.49x = 2,421.73 × 1,066.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.49x = 2,582,896.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,896.13/1,614.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.82

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