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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.33, 2,432.36 and 567.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.33, 2,432.36 and 567.89 is: 851.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.33 : 2,432.36 = 567.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.33/2,432.36 = 567.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.33x = 2,432.36 × 567.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.33x = 1,381,297.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,297.92/1,622.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.43

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