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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.68, 2,227.58 and 1,089.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.68, 2,227.58 and 1,089.80 is: 1,503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.68 : 2,227.58 = 1,089.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.68/2,227.58 = 1,089.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.68x = 2,227.58 × 1,089.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.68x = 2,427,616.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,616.68/1,614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.47

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