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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.01, 2,232.92 and 954.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.01, 2,232.92 and 954.86 is: 1,317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.01 : 2,232.92 = 954.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.01/2,232.92 = 954.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.01x = 2,232.92 × 954.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.01x = 2,132,136.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,136.36/1,618.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.75

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