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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.93, 2,236.57 and 991.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.93, 2,236.57 and 991.60 is: 1,368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.93 : 2,236.57 = 991.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.93/2,236.57 = 991.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.93x = 2,236.57 × 991.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.93x = 2,217,782.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,782.81/1,620.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.22

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