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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.62, 2,232.26 and 909.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.62, 2,232.26 and 909.44 is: 1,255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.62 : 2,232.26 = 909.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.62/2,232.26 = 909.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.62x = 2,232.26 × 909.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.62x = 2,030,114.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,114.39/1,617.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.00

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