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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.11, 2,237.25 and 913.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.11, 2,237.25 and 913.07 is: 1,260.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.11 : 2,237.25 = 913.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.11/2,237.25 = 913.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.11x = 2,237.25 × 913.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.11x = 2,042,774.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,774.87/1,621.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.11

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