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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.93, 2,237.04 and 957.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.93, 2,237.04 and 957.75 is: 1,321.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.93 : 2,237.04 = 957.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.93/2,237.04 = 957.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.93x = 2,237.04 × 957.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.93x = 2,142,525.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,525.06/1,620.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.79

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