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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.53, 2,444.28 and 1,144.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.53, 2,444.28 and 1,144.74 is: 1,717.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.53 : 2,444.28 = 1,144.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.53/2,444.28 = 1,144.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.53x = 2,444.28 × 1,144.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.53x = 2,798,076.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798,076.40/1,629.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.11

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