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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.97, 2,229.45 and 952.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.97, 2,229.45 and 952.58 is: 1,314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.97 : 2,229.45 = 952.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.97/2,229.45 = 952.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.97x = 2,229.45 × 952.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.97x = 2,123,729.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,729.48/1,615.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.21

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