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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.84, 2,232.42 and 909.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.84, 2,232.42 and 909.72 is: 1,255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.84 : 2,232.42 = 909.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.84/2,232.42 = 909.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.84x = 2,232.42 × 909.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.84x = 2,030,877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,877.12/1,617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.30

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