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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.08, 2,232.96 and 919.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.08, 2,232.96 and 919.44 is: 1,268.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.08 : 2,232.96 = 919.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.08/2,232.96 = 919.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.08x = 2,232.96 × 919.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.08x = 2,053,072.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,072.74/1,618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.83

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