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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.44, 2,235.04 and 956.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.44, 2,235.04 and 956.27 is: 1,319.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.44 : 2,235.04 = 956.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.44/2,235.04 = 956.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.44x = 2,235.04 × 956.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.44x = 2,137,304.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,304.90/1,619.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.78

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