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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.96, 2,243.41 and 1,066.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.96, 2,243.41 and 1,066.41 is: 1,472.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.96 : 2,243.41 = 1,066.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.96/2,243.41 = 1,066.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.96x = 2,243.41 × 1,066.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.96x = 2,392,387.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,387.38/1,624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.27

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