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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.55, 2,234.60 and 921.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.55, 2,234.60 and 921.31 is: 1,271.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.55 : 2,234.60 = 921.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.55/2,234.60 = 921.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.55x = 2,234.60 × 921.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.55x = 2,058,754.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,754.72/1,619.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.19

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