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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.20, 2,244.20 and 1,232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.20, 2,244.20 and 1,232.56 is: 1,700.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.20 : 2,244.20 = 1,232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.20/2,244.20 = 1,232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.20x = 2,244.20 × 1,232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.20x = 2,766,111.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,111.15/1,626.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.97

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