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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.74, 2,230.92 and 1,175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.74, 2,230.92 and 1,175.94 is: 1,620.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.74 : 2,230.92 = 1,175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.74/2,230.92 = 1,175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.74x = 2,230.92 × 1,175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.74x = 2,623,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,428.06/1,618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.66

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