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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.72, 2,239.04 and 924.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.72, 2,239.04 and 924.08 is: 1,275.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.72 : 2,239.04 = 924.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.72/2,239.04 = 924.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.72x = 2,239.04 × 924.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.72x = 2,069,052.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,052.08/1,622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.05

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