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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.53, 2,233.01 and 955.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.53, 2,233.01 and 955.28 is: 1,317.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.53 : 2,233.01 = 955.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.53/2,233.01 = 955.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.53x = 2,233.01 × 955.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.53x = 2,133,133.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,133.85/1,618.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.95

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