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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.57, 2,239.01 and 914.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.57, 2,239.01 and 914.19 is: 1,261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.57 : 2,239.01 = 914.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.57/2,239.01 = 914.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.57x = 2,239.01 × 914.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.57x = 2,046,875.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,875.98/1,622.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.51

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