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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.58, 2,235.03 and 920.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.58, 2,235.03 and 920.94 is: 1,270.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.58 : 2,235.03 = 920.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.58/2,235.03 = 920.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.58x = 2,235.03 × 920.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.58x = 2,058,328.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,328.53/1,619.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.90

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