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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.51, 2,241.30 and 1,293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.51, 2,241.30 and 1,293.76 is: 1,784.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.51 : 2,241.30 = 1,293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.51/2,241.30 = 1,293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.51x = 2,241.30 × 1,293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.51x = 2,899,704.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,704.29/1,624.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.97

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