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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.98, 2,228.46 and 897.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.98, 2,228.46 and 897.15 is: 1,237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.98 : 2,228.46 = 897.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.98/2,228.46 = 897.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.98x = 2,228.46 × 897.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.98x = 1,999,266.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,266.66/1,614.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.95

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