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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.15, 2,237.42 and 913.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.15, 2,237.42 and 913.28 is: 1,260.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.15 : 2,237.42 = 913.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.15/2,237.42 = 913.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.15x = 2,237.42 × 913.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.15x = 2,043,400.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,400.91/1,621.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.47

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