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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.63, 2,228.19 and 916.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.63, 2,228.19 and 916.01 is: 1,264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.63 : 2,228.19 = 916.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.63/2,228.19 = 916.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.63x = 2,228.19 × 916.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.63x = 2,041,044.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,044.32/1,614.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.09

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