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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.40, 2,237.28 and 959.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.40, 2,237.28 and 959.28 is: 1,322.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.40 : 2,237.28 = 959.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.40/2,237.28 = 959.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.40x = 2,237.28 × 959.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.40x = 2,146,177.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,177.96/1,622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.84

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