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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.44, 2,237.46 and 913.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.44, 2,237.46 and 913.06 is: 1,259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.44 : 2,237.46 = 913.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.44/2,237.46 = 913.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.44x = 2,237.46 × 913.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.44x = 2,042,934.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,934.60/1,621.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.95

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