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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.50, 2,241.84 and 1,159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.50, 2,241.84 and 1,159.56 is: 1,600.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.50 : 2,241.84 = 1,159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.50/2,241.84 = 1,159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.50x = 2,241.84 × 1,159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.50x = 2,599,547.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,547.99/1,624.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.21

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