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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.03, 2,238.10 and 959.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.03, 2,238.10 and 959.04 is: 1,323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.03 : 2,238.10 = 959.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.03/2,238.10 = 959.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.03x = 2,238.10 × 959.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.03x = 2,146,425.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,425.03/1,622.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.30

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