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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.16, 2,433.40 and 436.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.16, 2,433.40 and 436.19 is: 654.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.16 : 2,433.40 = 436.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.16/2,433.40 = 436.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.16x = 2,433.40 × 436.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.16x = 1,061,416.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,416.17/1,622.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.32

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