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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.75, 2,424.57 and 692.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.75, 2,424.57 and 692.22 is: 1,037.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.75 : 2,424.57 = 692.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.75/2,424.57 = 692.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.75x = 2,424.57 × 692.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.75x = 1,678,335.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,335.85/1,617.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.45

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