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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.99, 2,230.14 and 917.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.99, 2,230.14 and 917.43 is: 1,266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.99 : 2,230.14 = 917.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.99/2,230.14 = 917.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.99x = 2,230.14 × 917.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.99x = 2,045,992.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,992.75/1,615.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.09

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