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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.54, 2,230.43 and 1,092.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.54, 2,230.43 and 1,092.66 is: 1,506.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.54 : 2,230.43 = 1,092.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.54/2,230.43 = 1,092.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.54x = 2,230.43 × 1,092.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.54x = 2,437,101.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,101.64/1,617.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.67

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