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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.50, 2,237.60 and 913.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.50, 2,237.60 and 913.46 is: 1,260.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.50 : 2,237.60 = 913.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.50/2,237.60 = 913.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.50x = 2,237.60 × 913.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.50x = 2,043,942.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,942.34/1,621.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.53

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