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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.75, 2,229.74 and 994.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.75, 2,229.74 and 994.75 is: 1,372.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.75 : 2,229.74 = 994.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.75/2,229.74 = 994.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.75x = 2,229.74 × 994.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.75x = 2,218,033.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,033.87/1,615.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.76

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