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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.14, 2,233.29 and 955.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.14, 2,233.29 and 955.06 is: 1,318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.14 : 2,233.29 = 955.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.14/2,233.29 = 955.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.14x = 2,233.29 × 955.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.14x = 2,132,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,925.95/1,618.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.13

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