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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.43, 2,236.77 and 957.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.43, 2,236.77 and 957.96 is: 1,321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.43 : 2,236.77 = 957.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.43/2,236.77 = 957.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.43x = 2,236.77 × 957.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.43x = 2,142,736.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,736.19/1,621.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.51

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