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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.25, 2,234.48 and 955.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.25, 2,234.48 and 955.95 is: 1,319.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.25 : 2,234.48 = 955.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.25/2,234.48 = 955.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.25x = 2,234.48 × 955.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.25x = 2,136,046.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,046.38/1,619.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.16

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