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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.84, 2,229.80 and 917.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.84, 2,229.80 and 917.22 is: 1,265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.84 : 2,229.80 = 917.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.84/2,229.80 = 917.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.84x = 2,229.80 × 917.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.84x = 2,045,217.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,217.16/1,615.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.73

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