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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.44, 2,445.04 and 1,081.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.44, 2,445.04 and 1,081.88 is: 1,623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.44 : 2,445.04 = 1,081.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.44/2,445.04 = 1,081.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.44x = 2,445.04 × 1,081.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.44x = 2,645,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,239.88/1,629.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.40

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