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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.84, 2,235.48 and 921.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.84, 2,235.48 and 921.44 is: 1,271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.84 : 2,235.48 = 921.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.84/2,235.48 = 921.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.84x = 2,235.48 × 921.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.84x = 2,059,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,860.69/1,619.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.64

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