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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.66, 2,229.06 and 986.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.66, 2,229.06 and 986.02 is: 1,360.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.66 : 2,229.06 = 986.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.66/2,229.06 = 986.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.66x = 2,229.06 × 986.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.66x = 2,197,897.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,897.74/1,615.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.37

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