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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.80, 2,229.75 and 917.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.80, 2,229.75 and 917.13 is: 1,265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.80 : 2,229.75 = 917.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.80/2,229.75 = 917.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.80x = 2,229.75 × 917.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.80x = 2,044,970.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,970.62/1,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.61

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