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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.92, 2,238.46 and 1,124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.92, 2,238.46 and 1,124.30 is: 1,551.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.92 : 2,238.46 = 1,124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.92/2,238.46 = 1,124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.92x = 2,238.46 × 1,124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.92x = 2,516,700.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,700.58/1,621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.68

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