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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.88, 2,248.08 and 1,131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.88, 2,248.08 and 1,131.24 is: 1,561.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.88 : 2,248.08 = 1,131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.88/2,248.08 = 1,131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.88x = 2,248.08 × 1,131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.88x = 2,543,118.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,118.02/1,628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.27

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