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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.14, 2,228.18 and 1,118.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.14, 2,228.18 and 1,118.95 is: 1,543.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.14 : 2,228.18 = 1,118.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.14/2,228.18 = 1,118.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.14x = 2,228.18 × 1,118.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.14x = 2,493,210.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,210.85/1,615.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.65

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