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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.32, 2,231.64 and 954.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.32, 2,231.64 and 954.08 is: 1,316.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.32 : 2,231.64 = 954.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.32/2,231.64 = 954.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.32x = 2,231.64 × 954.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.32x = 2,129,163.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,163.09/1,617.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.48

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