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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.94, 2,240.73 and 1,249.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.94, 2,240.73 and 1,249.26 is: 1,724.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.94 : 2,240.73 = 1,249.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.94/2,240.73 = 1,249.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.94x = 2,240.73 × 1,249.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.94x = 2,799,254.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,254.36/1,622.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.80

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