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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.51, 2,429.10 and 1,127.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.51, 2,429.10 and 1,127.33 is: 1,687.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.51 : 2,429.10 = 1,127.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.51/2,429.10 = 1,127.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.51x = 2,429.10 × 1,127.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.51x = 2,738,385.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,385.16/1,622.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.75

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