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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.72, 2,235.21 and 921.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.72, 2,235.21 and 921.09 is: 1,271.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.72 : 2,235.21 = 921.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.72/2,235.21 = 921.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.72x = 2,235.21 × 921.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.72x = 2,058,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,829.58/1,619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.11

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