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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.64, 2,236.26 and 912.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.64, 2,236.26 and 912.52 is: 1,259.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.64 : 2,236.26 = 912.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.64/2,236.26 = 912.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.64x = 2,236.26 × 912.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.64x = 2,040,631.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,631.98/1,620.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.15

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