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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.73, 2,418.81 and 997.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.73, 2,418.81 and 997.45 is: 1,493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.73 : 2,418.81 = 997.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.73/2,418.81 = 997.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.73x = 2,418.81 × 997.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.73x = 2,412,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,635.99/1,615.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.21

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