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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.68, 2,238.69 and 1,063.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.68, 2,238.69 and 1,063.46 is: 1,467.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.68 : 2,238.69 = 1,063.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.68/2,238.69 = 1,063.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.68x = 2,238.69 × 1,063.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.68x = 2,380,757.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,757.27/1,622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.18

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