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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.55, 2,232.26 and 954.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.55, 2,232.26 and 954.45 is: 1,317.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.55 : 2,232.26 = 954.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.55/2,232.26 = 954.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.55x = 2,232.26 × 954.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.55x = 2,130,579.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,579.36/1,617.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.16

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