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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.52, 2,234.94 and 1,148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.52, 2,234.94 and 1,148.22 is: 1,584.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.52 : 2,234.94 = 1,148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.52/2,234.94 = 1,148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.52x = 2,234.94 × 1,148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.52x = 2,566,202.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,202.81/1,619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.55

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