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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.43, 2,432.97 and 1,005.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.43, 2,432.97 and 1,005.21 is: 1,507.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.43 : 2,432.97 = 1,005.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.43/2,432.97 = 1,005.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.43x = 2,432.97 × 1,005.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.43x = 2,445,645.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,645.77/1,622.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.40

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