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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.34, 2,235.54 and 1,147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.34, 2,235.54 and 1,147.62 is: 1,584.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.34 : 2,235.54 = 1,147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.34/2,235.54 = 1,147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.34x = 2,235.54 × 1,147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.34x = 2,565,550.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,550.41/1,619.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.32

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