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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.88, 2,228.16 and 1,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.88, 2,228.16 and 1,091.20 is: 1,505.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.88 : 2,228.16 = 1,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.88/2,228.16 = 1,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.88x = 2,228.16 × 1,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.88x = 2,431,368.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,368.19/1,614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.60

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