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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.01, 2,234.13 and 956.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.01, 2,234.13 and 956.07 is: 1,319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.01 : 2,234.13 = 956.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.01/2,234.13 = 956.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.01x = 2,234.13 × 956.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.01x = 2,135,984.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,984.67/1,619.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.32

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