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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.26, 2,236.07 and 912.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.26, 2,236.07 and 912.15 is: 1,258.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.26 : 2,236.07 = 912.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.26/2,236.07 = 912.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.26x = 2,236.07 × 912.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.26x = 2,039,633.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,633.53/1,620.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.83

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