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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.94, 2,235.12 and 956.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.94, 2,235.12 and 956.52 is: 1,319.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.94 : 2,235.12 = 956.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.94/2,235.12 = 956.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.94x = 2,235.12 × 956.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.94x = 2,137,936.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,936.98/1,619.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.76

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