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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.33, 2,237.11 and 958.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.33, 2,237.11 and 958.29 is: 1,322.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.33 : 2,237.11 = 958.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.33/2,237.11 = 958.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.33x = 2,237.11 × 958.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.33x = 2,143,789.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,789.36/1,621.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.24

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