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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.73, 2,241.60 and 994.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.73, 2,241.60 and 994.60 is: 1,372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.73 : 2,241.60 = 994.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.73/2,241.60 = 994.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.73x = 2,241.60 × 994.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.73x = 2,229,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,495.36/1,624.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.23

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