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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.71, 2,227.89 and 1,025.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.71, 2,227.89 and 1,025.03 is: 1,414.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.71 : 2,227.89 = 1,025.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.71/2,227.89 = 1,025.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.71x = 2,227.89 × 1,025.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.71x = 2,283,642.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,642.95/1,614.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.28

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