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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.44, 2,246.28 and 1,131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.44, 2,246.28 and 1,131.32 is: 1,559.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.44 : 2,246.28 = 1,131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.44/2,246.28 = 1,131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.44x = 2,246.28 × 1,131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.44x = 2,541,261.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,261.49/1,629.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.59

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