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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.68, 2,235.16 and 921.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.68, 2,235.16 and 921.06 is: 1,271.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.68 : 2,235.16 = 921.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.68/2,235.16 = 921.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.68x = 2,235.16 × 921.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.68x = 2,058,716.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,716.47/1,619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.06

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