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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.28, 2,239.50 and 1,231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.28, 2,239.50 and 1,231.08 is: 1,699.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.28 : 2,239.50 = 1,231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.28/2,239.50 = 1,231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.28x = 2,239.50 × 1,231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.28x = 2,757,003.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,003.66/1,622.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.46

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