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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.49, 2,231.85 and 954.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.49, 2,231.85 and 954.55 is: 1,317.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.49 : 2,231.85 = 954.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.49/2,231.85 = 954.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.49x = 2,231.85 × 954.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.49x = 2,130,418.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,418.79/1,617.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.12

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