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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.17, 2,229.27 and 952.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.17, 2,229.27 and 952.25 is: 1,314.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.17 : 2,229.27 = 952.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.17/2,229.27 = 952.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.17x = 2,229.27 × 952.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.17x = 2,122,822.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,822.36/1,615.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.30

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