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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.01, 2,233.98 and 920.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.01, 2,233.98 and 920.25 is: 1,269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.01 : 2,233.98 = 920.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.01/2,233.98 = 920.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.01x = 2,233.98 × 920.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.01x = 2,055,820.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,820.10/1,619.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.80

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