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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.36, 2,243.52 and 1,232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.36, 2,243.52 and 1,232.68 is: 1,700.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.36 : 2,243.52 = 1,232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.36/2,243.52 = 1,232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.36x = 2,243.52 × 1,232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.36x = 2,765,542.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,542.23/1,626.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.45

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