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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.63, 2,228.19 and 951.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.63, 2,228.19 and 951.89 is: 1,313.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.63 : 2,228.19 = 951.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.63/2,228.19 = 951.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.63x = 2,228.19 × 951.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.63x = 2,120,991.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,991.78/1,614.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.61

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