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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.03, 2,231.15 and 1,028.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.03, 2,231.15 and 1,028.43 is: 1,419.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.03 : 2,231.15 = 1,028.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.03/2,231.15 = 1,028.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.03x = 2,231.15 × 1,028.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.03x = 2,294,576.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,576.45/1,617.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.01

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