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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.08, 2,230.90 and 918.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.08, 2,230.90 and 918.32 is: 1,266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.08 : 2,230.90 = 918.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.08/2,230.90 = 918.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.08x = 2,230.90 × 918.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.08x = 2,048,680.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,680.09/1,617.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.90

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