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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.72, 2,236.08 and 957.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.72, 2,236.08 and 957.80 is: 1,321.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.72 : 2,236.08 = 957.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.72/2,236.08 = 957.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.72x = 2,236.08 × 957.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.72x = 2,141,717.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,717.42/1,620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.46

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