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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.62, 2,419.29 and 1,128.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.62, 2,419.29 and 1,128.21 is: 1,690.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.62 : 2,419.29 = 1,128.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.62/2,419.29 = 1,128.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.62x = 2,419.29 × 1,128.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.62x = 2,729,467.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,467.17/1,614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.48

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