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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.45, 2,233.25 and 955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.45, 2,233.25 and 955.20 is: 1,318.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.45 : 2,233.25 = 955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.45/2,233.25 = 955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.45x = 2,233.25 × 955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.45x = 2,133,200.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,200.40/1,618.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.05

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