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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.16, 2,232.94 and 954.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.16, 2,232.94 and 954.84 is: 1,317.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.16 : 2,232.94 = 954.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.16/2,232.94 = 954.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.16x = 2,232.94 × 954.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.16x = 2,132,100.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,100.43/1,618.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.61

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