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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.44, 2,239.34 and 950.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.44, 2,239.34 and 950.55 is: 1,311.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.44 : 2,239.34 = 950.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.44/2,239.34 = 950.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.44x = 2,239.34 × 950.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.44x = 2,128,591.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,591.49/1,622.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.97

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