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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.88, 2,230.64 and 1,150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.88, 2,230.64 and 1,150.04 is: 1,587.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.88 : 2,230.64 = 1,150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.88/2,230.64 = 1,150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.88x = 2,230.64 × 1,150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.88x = 2,565,325.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,325.23/1,615.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.57

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