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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.64, 2,423.75 and 836.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.64, 2,423.75 and 836.01 is: 1,254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.64 : 2,423.75 = 836.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.64/2,423.75 = 836.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.64x = 2,423.75 × 836.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.64x = 2,026,275.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,275.06/1,615.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.17

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