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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.74, 2,229.66 and 917.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.74, 2,229.66 and 917.04 is: 1,265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.74 : 2,229.66 = 917.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.74/2,229.66 = 917.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.74x = 2,229.66 × 917.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.74x = 2,044,687.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,687.41/1,615.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.48

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