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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.07, 2,232.80 and 909.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.07, 2,232.80 and 909.86 is: 1,255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.07 : 2,232.80 = 909.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.07/2,232.80 = 909.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.07x = 2,232.80 × 909.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.07x = 2,031,519.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,519.69/1,618.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.52

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