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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.71, 2,238.71 and 1,062.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.71, 2,238.71 and 1,062.20 is: 1,466.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.71 : 2,238.71 = 1,062.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.71/2,238.71 = 1,062.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.71x = 2,238.71 × 1,062.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.71x = 2,377,958.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,958.05/1,621.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.33

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