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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.61, 2,433.20 and 1,006.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.61, 2,433.20 and 1,006.29 is: 1,508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.61 : 2,433.20 = 1,006.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.61/2,433.20 = 1,006.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.61x = 2,433.20 × 1,006.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.61x = 2,448,499.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,499.80/1,622.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.99

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