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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.38, 2,237.58 and 958.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.38, 2,237.58 and 958.35 is: 1,322.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.38 : 2,237.58 = 958.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.38/2,237.58 = 958.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.38x = 2,237.58 × 958.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.38x = 2,144,384.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,384.79/1,621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.57

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