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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.64, 2,228.16 and 916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.64, 2,228.16 and 916 is: 1,264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.64 : 2,228.16 = 916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.64/2,228.16 = 916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.64x = 2,228.16 × 916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.64x = 2,040,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,994.56/1,614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.06

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