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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.56, 2,236.39 and 921.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.56, 2,236.39 and 921.94 is: 1,272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.56 : 2,236.39 = 921.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.56/2,236.39 = 921.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.56x = 2,236.39 × 921.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.56x = 2,061,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,809.50/1,620.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.28

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