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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.78, 2,228.23 and 951.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.78, 2,228.23 and 951.79 is: 1,313.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.78 : 2,228.23 = 951.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.78/2,228.23 = 951.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.78x = 2,228.23 × 951.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.78x = 2,120,807.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,807.03/1,614.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.37

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