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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.68, 2,235.42 and 1,324.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.68, 2,235.42 and 1,324.92 is: 1,829.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.68 : 2,235.42 = 1,324.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.68/2,235.42 = 1,324.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.68x = 2,235.42 × 1,324.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.68x = 2,961,752.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,752.67/1,618.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.73

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