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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.94, 2,433.95 and 1,156.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.94, 2,433.95 and 1,156.83 is: 1,734.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.94 : 2,433.95 = 1,156.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.94/2,433.95 = 1,156.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.94x = 2,433.95 × 1,156.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.94x = 2,815,669.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815,669.50/1,622.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.92

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