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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.32, 2,435.74 and 832.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.32, 2,435.74 and 832.23 is: 1,249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.32 : 2,435.74 = 832.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.32/2,435.74 = 832.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.32x = 2,435.74 × 832.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.32x = 2,027,095.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,095.90/1,622.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.50

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