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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.63, 2,235.49 and 921.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.63, 2,235.49 and 921.41 is: 1,271.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.63 : 2,235.49 = 921.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.63/2,235.49 = 921.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.63x = 2,235.49 × 921.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.63x = 2,059,789.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,789.36/1,619.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.77

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