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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.96, 2,237.86 and 958.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.96, 2,237.86 and 958.52 is: 1,322.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.96 : 2,237.86 = 958.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.96/2,237.86 = 958.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.96x = 2,237.86 × 958.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.96x = 2,145,033.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,033.57/1,621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.49

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