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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.48, 2,432.64 and 1,159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.48, 2,432.64 and 1,159.68 is: 1,740.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.48 : 2,432.64 = 1,159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.48/2,432.64 = 1,159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.48x = 2,432.64 × 1,159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.48x = 2,821,083.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,083.96/1,620.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.89

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