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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.21, 2,427.66 and 925.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.21, 2,427.66 and 925.21 is: 1,388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.21 : 2,427.66 = 925.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.21/2,427.66 = 925.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.21x = 2,427.66 × 925.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.21x = 2,246,095.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,095.31/1,618.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.01

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