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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.47, 2,232.93 and 910.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.47, 2,232.93 and 910.17 is: 1,255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.47 : 2,232.93 = 910.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.47/2,232.93 = 910.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.47x = 2,232.93 × 910.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.47x = 2,032,345.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,345.90/1,618.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.72

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