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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.59, 2,239.65 and 1,274.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.59, 2,239.65 and 1,274.67 is: 1,757.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.59 : 2,239.65 = 1,274.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.59/2,239.65 = 1,274.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.59x = 2,239.65 × 1,274.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.59x = 2,854,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,814.67/1,624.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.25

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