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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.24, 2,236.26 and 957.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.24, 2,236.26 and 957.06 is: 1,320.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.24 : 2,236.26 = 957.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.24/2,236.26 = 957.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.24x = 2,236.26 × 957.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.24x = 2,140,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,235.00/1,620.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.94

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