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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.44, 2,235.98 and 921.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.44, 2,235.98 and 921.88 is: 1,272.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.44 : 2,235.98 = 921.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.44/2,235.98 = 921.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.44x = 2,235.98 × 921.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.44x = 2,061,305.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,305.24/1,620.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.07

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