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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.95, 2,242.08 and 1,183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.95, 2,242.08 and 1,183.05 is: 1,632.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.95 : 2,242.08 = 1,183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.95/2,242.08 = 1,183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.95x = 2,242.08 × 1,183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.95x = 2,652,492.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,492.74/1,624.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.35

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