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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.28, 2,233.26 and 955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.28, 2,233.26 and 955.30 is: 1,318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.28 : 2,233.26 = 955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.28/2,233.26 = 955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.28x = 2,233.26 × 955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.28x = 2,133,433.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,433.28/1,618.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.33

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