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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.07, 2,422.76 and 835.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.07, 2,422.76 and 835.44 is: 1,253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.07 : 2,422.76 = 835.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.07/2,422.76 = 835.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.07x = 2,422.76 × 835.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.07x = 2,024,066.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,066.44/1,615.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.24

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