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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.96, 2,240.43 and 1,063.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.96, 2,240.43 and 1,063.46 is: 1,468.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.96 : 2,240.43 = 1,063.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.96/2,240.43 = 1,063.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.96x = 2,240.43 × 1,063.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.96x = 2,382,607.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,607.69/1,622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.06

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