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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.16, 2,233.12 and 919.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.16, 2,233.12 and 919.52 is: 1,268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.16 : 2,233.12 = 919.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.16/2,233.12 = 919.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.16x = 2,233.12 × 919.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.16x = 2,053,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,398.50/1,618.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.97

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