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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.99, 2,228.73 and 1,143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.99, 2,228.73 and 1,143.72 is: 1,578.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.99 : 2,228.73 = 1,143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.99/2,228.73 = 1,143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.99x = 2,228.73 × 1,143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.99x = 2,549,043.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,043.08/1,614.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.36

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