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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.99, 2,235.22 and 1,179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.99, 2,235.22 and 1,179.19 is: 1,625.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.99 : 2,235.22 = 1,179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.99/2,235.22 = 1,179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.99x = 2,235.22 × 1,179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.99x = 2,635,749.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,749.07/1,621.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.01

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