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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.66, 2,227.92 and 1,365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.66, 2,227.92 and 1,365.44 is: 1,884.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.66 : 2,227.92 = 1,365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.66/2,227.92 = 1,365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.66x = 2,227.92 × 1,365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.66x = 3,042,091.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,091.08/1,614.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.04

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