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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.66, 2,235.22 and 921.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.66, 2,235.22 and 921.26 is: 1,271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.66 : 2,235.22 = 921.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.66/2,235.22 = 921.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.66x = 2,235.22 × 921.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.66x = 2,059,218.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,218.78/1,619.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.39

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