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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.96, 2,229.96 and 1,316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.96, 2,229.96 and 1,316.25 is: 1,817.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.96 : 2,229.96 = 1,316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.96/2,229.96 = 1,316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.96x = 2,229.96 × 1,316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.96x = 2,935,184.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,184.85/1,614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.50

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