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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.36, 2,234.62 and 955.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.36, 2,234.62 and 955.97 is: 1,319.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.36 : 2,234.62 = 955.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.36/2,234.62 = 955.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.36x = 2,234.62 × 955.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.36x = 2,136,219.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,219.70/1,619.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.18

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