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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.82, 2,239.50 and 924.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.82, 2,239.50 and 924.18 is: 1,275.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.82 : 2,239.50 = 924.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.82/2,239.50 = 924.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.82x = 2,239.50 × 924.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.82x = 2,069,701.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,701.11/1,622.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.37

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