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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.66, 2,242.04 and 916.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.66, 2,242.04 and 916.51 is: 1,264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.66 : 2,242.04 = 916.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.66/2,242.04 = 916.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.66x = 2,242.04 × 916.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.66x = 2,054,842.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,842.37/1,624.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.78

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