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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.51, 2,235.29 and 956.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.51, 2,235.29 and 956.58 is: 1,320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.51 : 2,235.29 = 956.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.51/2,235.29 = 956.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.51x = 2,235.29 × 956.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.51x = 2,138,228.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,228.93/1,619.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.30

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