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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.78, 2,436.55 and 1,069.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.78, 2,436.55 and 1,069.14 is: 1,605.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.78 : 2,436.55 = 1,069.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.78/2,436.55 = 1,069.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.78x = 2,436.55 × 1,069.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.78x = 2,605,013.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,013.07/1,622.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.28

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