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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.14, 2,237.37 and 958.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.14, 2,237.37 and 958.56 is: 1,322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.14 : 2,237.37 = 958.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.14/2,237.37 = 958.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.14x = 2,237.37 × 958.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.14x = 2,144,653.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,653.39/1,621.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.93

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