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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.76, 2,235 and 921

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.76, 2,235 and 921 is: 1,270.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.76 : 2,235 = 921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.76/2,235 = 921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.76x = 2,235 × 921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.76x = 2,058,435
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,435/1,619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.83

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