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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.68, 2,232.08 and 954.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.68, 2,232.08 and 954.74 is: 1,317.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.68 : 2,232.08 = 954.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.68/2,232.08 = 954.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.68x = 2,232.08 × 954.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.68x = 2,131,056.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,056.06/1,617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.35

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