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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.66, 2,237.78 and 1,062.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.66, 2,237.78 and 1,062.94 is: 1,465.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.66 : 2,237.78 = 1,062.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.66/2,237.78 = 1,062.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.66x = 2,237.78 × 1,062.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.66x = 2,378,625.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,625.87/1,622.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.88

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