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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.96, 2,238.66 and 1,286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.96, 2,238.66 and 1,286.80 is: 1,779.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.96 : 2,238.66 = 1,286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.96/2,238.66 = 1,286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.96x = 2,238.66 × 1,286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.96x = 2,880,707.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,707.69/1,618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.36

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