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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.33, 2,422.22 and 965.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.33, 2,422.22 and 965.89 is: 1,448.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.33 : 2,422.22 = 965.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.33/2,422.22 = 965.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.33x = 2,422.22 × 965.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.33x = 2,339,593.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,593.25/1,615.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.37

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