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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.84, 2,428.98 and 838.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.84, 2,428.98 and 838.48 is: 1,258.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.84 : 2,428.98 = 838.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.84/2,428.98 = 838.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.84x = 2,428.98 × 838.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.84x = 2,036,651.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,651.15/1,617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.87

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