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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.77, 2,237.27 and 1,061.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.77, 2,237.27 and 1,061.99 is: 1,465.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.77 : 2,237.27 = 1,061.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.77/2,237.27 = 1,061.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.77x = 2,237.27 × 1,061.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.77x = 2,375,958.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,958.65/1,621.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.04

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