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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.61, 2,242.20 and 916.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.61, 2,242.20 and 916.52 is: 1,264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.61 : 2,242.20 = 916.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.61/2,242.20 = 916.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.61x = 2,242.20 × 916.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.61x = 2,055,009.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,009.93/1,624.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.93

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