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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.92, 2,230.80 and 1,094.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.92, 2,230.80 and 1,094.64 is: 1,511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.92 : 2,230.80 = 1,094.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.92/2,230.80 = 1,094.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.92x = 2,230.80 × 1,094.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.92x = 2,441,922.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,922.91/1,615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.17

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