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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.91, 2,248.51 and 1,069.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.91, 2,248.51 and 1,069.86 is: 1,476.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.91 : 2,248.51 = 1,069.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.91/2,248.51 = 1,069.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.91x = 2,248.51 × 1,069.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.91x = 2,405,586.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,586.02/1,628.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.81

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