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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.66, 2,233.44 and 1,442.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.66, 2,233.44 and 1,442.70 is: 1,991.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.66 : 2,233.44 = 1,442.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.66/2,233.44 = 1,442.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.66x = 2,233.44 × 1,442.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.66x = 3,222,183.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,183.89/1,617.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.88

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