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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.38, 2,233.53 and 919.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.38, 2,233.53 and 919.62 is: 1,269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.38 : 2,233.53 = 919.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.38/2,233.53 = 919.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.38x = 2,233.53 × 919.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.38x = 2,053,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,998.86/1,618.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.17

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