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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.68, 2,237.92 and 958.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.68, 2,237.92 and 958.86 is: 1,323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.68 : 2,237.92 = 958.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.68/2,237.92 = 958.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.68x = 2,237.92 × 958.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.68x = 2,145,841.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,841.58/1,621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.22

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