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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.06, 2,241.62 and 1,159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.06, 2,241.62 and 1,159.50 is: 1,598.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.06 : 2,241.62 = 1,159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.06/2,241.62 = 1,159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.06x = 2,241.62 × 1,159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.06x = 2,599,161.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,161.29/1,626.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.44

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