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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.49, 2,237.72 and 958.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.49, 2,237.72 and 958.23 is: 1,322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.49 : 2,237.72 = 958.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.49/2,237.72 = 958.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.49x = 2,237.72 × 958.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.49x = 2,144,245.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,245.64/1,621.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.40

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