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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.48, 2,241.84 and 916.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.48, 2,241.84 and 916.61 is: 1,264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.48 : 2,241.84 = 916.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.48/2,241.84 = 916.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.48x = 2,241.84 × 916.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.48x = 2,054,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,885.19/1,624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.95

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