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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.62, 2,238.17 and 958.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.62, 2,238.17 and 958.50 is: 1,322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.62 : 2,238.17 = 958.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.62/2,238.17 = 958.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.62x = 2,238.17 × 958.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.62x = 2,145,281.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,281.15/1,621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.92

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