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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.32, 2,234.99 and 957.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.32, 2,234.99 and 957.13 is: 1,320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.32 : 2,234.99 = 957.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.32/2,234.99 = 957.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.32x = 2,234.99 × 957.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.32x = 2,139,175.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,175.98/1,620.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.22

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