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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.30, 2,421.90 and 1,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.30, 2,421.90 and 1,204.20 is: 1,803.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.30 : 2,421.90 = 1,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.30/2,421.90 = 1,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.30x = 2,421.90 × 1,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.30x = 2,916,451.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,451.98/1,617.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.28

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