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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.13, 2,238.13 and 992.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.13, 2,238.13 and 992.43 is: 1,369.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.13 : 2,238.13 = 992.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.13/2,238.13 = 992.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.13x = 2,238.13 × 992.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.13x = 2,221,182.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,182.39/1,622.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.30

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