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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.39, 2,230.57 and 1,169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.39, 2,230.57 and 1,169.14 is: 1,612.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.39 : 2,230.57 = 1,169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.39/2,230.57 = 1,169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.39x = 2,230.57 × 1,169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.39x = 2,607,848.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,848.61/1,617.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.38

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