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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.76, 2,229.68 and 917.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.76, 2,229.68 and 917.14 is: 1,265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.76 : 2,229.68 = 917.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.76/2,229.68 = 917.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.76x = 2,229.68 × 917.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.76x = 2,044,928.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,928.72/1,615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.61

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