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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.02, 2,233.73 and 956.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.02, 2,233.73 and 956.03 is: 1,319.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.02 : 2,233.73 = 956.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.02/2,233.73 = 956.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.02x = 2,233.73 × 956.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.02x = 2,135,513.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,513.70/1,619.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.02

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