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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.74, 2,242.04 and 916.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.74, 2,242.04 and 916.58 is: 1,264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.74 : 2,242.04 = 916.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.74/2,242.04 = 916.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.74x = 2,242.04 × 916.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.74x = 2,055,009.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,009.02/1,624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.82

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