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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.91, 2,232.72 and 919.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.91, 2,232.72 and 919.28 is: 1,268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.91 : 2,232.72 = 919.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.91/2,232.72 = 919.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.91x = 2,232.72 × 919.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.91x = 2,052,494.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,494.84/1,617.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.61

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