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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.68, 2,239.50 and 924.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.68, 2,239.50 and 924.28 is: 1,275.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.68 : 2,239.50 = 924.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.68/2,239.50 = 924.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.68x = 2,239.50 × 924.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.68x = 2,069,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,925.06/1,622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.62

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