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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.31, 2,244.74 and 1,161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.31, 2,244.74 and 1,161.75 is: 1,601.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.31 : 2,244.74 = 1,161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.31/2,244.74 = 1,161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.31x = 2,244.74 × 1,161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.31x = 2,607,820.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,820.89/1,628.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.55

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