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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.94, 2,232.96 and 1,121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.94, 2,232.96 and 1,121.60 is: 1,546.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.94 : 2,232.96 = 1,121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.94/2,232.96 = 1,121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.94x = 2,232.96 × 1,121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.94x = 2,504,487.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,487.94/1,618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.99

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