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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.47, 2,230.34 and 1,092.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.47, 2,230.34 and 1,092.59 is: 1,506.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.47 : 2,230.34 = 1,092.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.47/2,230.34 = 1,092.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.47x = 2,230.34 × 1,092.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.47x = 2,436,855.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,436,855.49/1,617.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.58

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