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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.38, 2,229.24 and 916.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.38, 2,229.24 and 916.75 is: 1,265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.38 : 2,229.24 = 916.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.38/2,229.24 = 916.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.38x = 2,229.24 × 916.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.38x = 2,043,655.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,655.77/1,615.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.12

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