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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.61, 2,232.23 and 918.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.61, 2,232.23 and 918.97 is: 1,268.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.61 : 2,232.23 = 918.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.61/2,232.23 = 918.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.61x = 2,232.23 × 918.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.61x = 2,051,347.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,347.81/1,617.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.13

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