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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.31, 2,233.10 and 955.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.31, 2,233.10 and 955.10 is: 1,317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.31 : 2,233.10 = 955.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.31/2,233.10 = 955.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.31x = 2,233.10 × 955.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.31x = 2,132,817.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,817.87/1,618.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.93

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