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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.36, 2,233.34 and 955.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.36, 2,233.34 and 955.22 is: 1,318.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.36 : 2,233.34 = 955.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.36/2,233.34 = 955.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.36x = 2,233.34 × 955.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.36x = 2,133,331.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,331.03/1,618.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.21

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