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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.13, 2,233.08 and 955.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.13, 2,233.08 and 955.55 is: 1,318.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.13 : 2,233.08 = 955.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.13/2,233.08 = 955.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.13x = 2,233.08 × 955.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.13x = 2,133,808.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,808.43/1,618.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.69

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