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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.04, 2,232.68 and 919.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.04, 2,232.68 and 919.42 is: 1,268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.04 : 2,232.68 = 919.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.04/2,232.68 = 919.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.04x = 2,232.68 × 919.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.04x = 2,052,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,770.65/1,618.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.68

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