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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.69, 2,242.11 and 916.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.69, 2,242.11 and 916.48 is: 1,264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.69 : 2,242.11 = 916.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.69/2,242.11 = 916.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.69x = 2,242.11 × 916.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.69x = 2,054,848.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,848.97/1,624.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.76

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