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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.57, 2,422.51 and 1,030.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.57, 2,422.51 and 1,030.73 is: 1,543.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.57 : 2,422.51 = 1,030.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.57/2,422.51 = 1,030.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.57x = 2,422.51 × 1,030.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.57x = 2,496,939.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,939.04/1,617.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.64

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