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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.68, 2,229.72 and 917.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.68, 2,229.72 and 917.28 is: 1,265.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.68 : 2,229.72 = 917.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.68/2,229.72 = 917.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.68x = 2,229.72 × 917.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.68x = 2,045,277.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,277.56/1,615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.89

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