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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.55, 2,237.82 and 958.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.55, 2,237.82 and 958.43 is: 1,322.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.55 : 2,237.82 = 958.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.55/2,237.82 = 958.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.55x = 2,237.82 × 958.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.55x = 2,144,793.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,793.82/1,621.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.68

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