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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.52, 2,233.04 and 919.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.52, 2,233.04 and 919.76 is: 1,268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.52 : 2,233.04 = 919.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.52/2,233.04 = 919.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.52x = 2,233.04 × 919.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.52x = 2,053,860.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,860.87/1,618.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.97

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