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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.54, 2,233.49 and 955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.54, 2,233.49 and 955.60 is: 1,318.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.54 : 2,233.49 = 955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.54/2,233.49 = 955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.54x = 2,233.49 × 955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.54x = 2,134,312.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,312.68/1,618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.67

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