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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.50, 2,233.77 and 919.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.50, 2,233.77 and 919.89 is: 1,269.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.50 : 2,233.77 = 919.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.50/2,233.77 = 919.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.50x = 2,233.77 × 919.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.50x = 2,054,822.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,822.69/1,618.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.58

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