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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.09, 2,235.72 and 921.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.09, 2,235.72 and 921.46 is: 1,271.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.09 : 2,235.72 = 921.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.09/2,235.72 = 921.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.09x = 2,235.72 × 921.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.09x = 2,060,126.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,126.55/1,620.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.61

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