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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.48, 2,231.28 and 1,026.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.48, 2,231.28 and 1,026.99 is: 1,416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.48 : 2,231.28 = 1,026.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.48/2,231.28 = 1,026.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.48x = 2,231.28 × 1,026.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.48x = 2,291,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,502.25/1,617.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.71

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