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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.59, 2,422.98 and 913.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.59, 2,422.98 and 913.32 is: 1,369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.59 : 2,422.98 = 913.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.59/2,422.98 = 913.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.59x = 2,422.98 × 913.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.59x = 2,212,956.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,956.09/1,615.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.75

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