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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.71, 2,232.50 and 919.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.71, 2,232.50 and 919.08 is: 1,268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.71 : 2,232.50 = 919.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.71/2,232.50 = 919.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.71x = 2,232.50 × 919.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.71x = 2,051,841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,841.50/1,617.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.37

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