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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.44, 2,247.41 and 1,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.44, 2,247.41 and 1,062.40 is: 1,465.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.44 : 2,247.41 = 1,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.44/2,247.41 = 1,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.44x = 2,247.41 × 1,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.44x = 2,387,648.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,648.38/1,629.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.32

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