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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.56, 2,236.20 and 957.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.56, 2,236.20 and 957.44 is: 1,321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.56 : 2,236.20 = 957.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.56/2,236.20 = 957.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.56x = 2,236.20 × 957.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.56x = 2,141,027.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,027.33/1,620.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.17

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