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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.84, 2,233.02 and 1,146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.84, 2,233.02 and 1,146.26 is: 1,580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.84 : 2,233.02 = 1,146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.84/2,233.02 = 1,146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.84x = 2,233.02 × 1,146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.84x = 2,559,621.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,621.51/1,619.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.17

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