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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.41, 2,231.84 and 909.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.41, 2,231.84 and 909.15 is: 1,254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.41 : 2,231.84 = 909.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.41/2,231.84 = 909.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.41x = 2,231.84 × 909.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.41x = 2,029,072.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,072.79/1,617.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.52

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