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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.65, 2,242.07 and 916.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.65, 2,242.07 and 916.48 is: 1,264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.65 : 2,242.07 = 916.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.65/2,242.07 = 916.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.65x = 2,242.07 × 916.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.65x = 2,054,812.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,812.31/1,624.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.77

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