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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.88, 2,232.60 and 1,286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.88, 2,232.60 and 1,286.76 is: 1,774.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.88 : 2,232.60 = 1,286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.88/2,232.60 = 1,286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.88x = 2,232.60 × 1,286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.88x = 2,872,820.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,820.38/1,618.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.57

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