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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.54, 2,237.71 and 913.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.54, 2,237.71 and 913.41 is: 1,260.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.54 : 2,237.71 = 913.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.54/2,237.71 = 913.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.54x = 2,237.71 × 913.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.54x = 2,043,946.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,946.69/1,621.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.50

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