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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.76, 2,432.52 and 634.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.76, 2,432.52 and 634.22 is: 950.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.76 : 2,432.52 = 634.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.76/2,432.52 = 634.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.76x = 2,432.52 × 634.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.76x = 1,542,745.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,745.48/1,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.69

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