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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.26, 2,232.66 and 1,028.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.26, 2,232.66 and 1,028.71 is: 1,419.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.26 : 2,232.66 = 1,028.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.26/2,232.66 = 1,028.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.26x = 2,232.66 × 1,028.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.26x = 2,296,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,759.67/1,618.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.28

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