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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.22, 2,236.16 and 991.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.22, 2,236.16 and 991.12 is: 1,367.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.22 : 2,236.16 = 991.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.22/2,236.16 = 991.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.22x = 2,236.16 × 991.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.22x = 2,216,302.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,302.90/1,620.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.90

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