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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.99, 2,238.80 and 959.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.99, 2,238.80 and 959.21 is: 1,323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.99 : 2,238.80 = 959.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.99/2,238.80 = 959.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.99x = 2,238.80 × 959.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.99x = 2,147,479.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,479.35/1,621.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.98

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