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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.88, 2,229.92 and 917.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.88, 2,229.92 and 917.24 is: 1,265.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.88 : 2,229.92 = 917.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.88/2,229.92 = 917.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.88x = 2,229.92 × 917.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.88x = 2,045,371.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,371.82/1,615.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.79

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