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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.71, 2,442.68 and 1,263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.71, 2,442.68 and 1,263.32 is: 1,893.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.71 : 2,442.68 = 1,263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.71/2,442.68 = 1,263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.71x = 2,442.68 × 1,263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.71x = 3,085,880.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,880.18/1,629.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.51

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