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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.93, 2,233.50 and 1,058.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.93, 2,233.50 and 1,058.42 is: 1,461.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.93 : 2,233.50 = 1,058.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.93/2,233.50 = 1,058.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.93x = 2,233.50 × 1,058.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.93x = 2,363,981.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,981.07/1,617.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.11

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