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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.32, 2,228.94 and 985.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.32, 2,228.94 and 985.32 is: 1,359.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.32 : 2,228.94 = 985.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.32/2,228.94 = 985.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.32x = 2,228.94 × 985.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.32x = 2,196,219.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,219.16/1,615.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.62

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