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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.64, 2,239.41 and 993.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.64, 2,239.41 and 993.59 is: 1,371.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.64 : 2,239.41 = 993.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.64/2,239.41 = 993.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.64x = 2,239.41 × 993.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.64x = 2,225,055.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,055.38/1,622.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.26

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