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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.64, 2,245.89 and 1,157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.64, 2,245.89 and 1,157.55 is: 1,595.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.64 : 2,245.89 = 1,157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.64/2,245.89 = 1,157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.64x = 2,245.89 × 1,157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.64x = 2,599,722.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,722.44/1,629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.28

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