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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.14, 2,233.07 and 909.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.14, 2,233.07 and 909.97 is: 1,255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.14 : 2,233.07 = 909.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.14/2,233.07 = 909.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.14x = 2,233.07 × 909.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.14x = 2,032,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,019.99/1,618.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.77

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