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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.71, 2,234.71 and 1,088.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.71, 2,234.71 and 1,088.36 is: 1,502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.71 : 2,234.71 = 1,088.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.71/2,234.71 = 1,088.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.71x = 2,234.71 × 1,088.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.71x = 2,432,168.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,168.98/1,618.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.54

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