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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.10, 2,237.04 and 912.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.10, 2,237.04 and 912.96 is: 1,259.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.10 : 2,237.04 = 912.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.10/2,237.04 = 912.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.10x = 2,237.04 × 912.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.10x = 2,042,328.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,328.04/1,621.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.84

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