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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.72, 2,444.58 and 1,263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.72, 2,444.58 and 1,263.60 is: 1,895.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.72 : 2,444.58 = 1,263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.72/2,444.58 = 1,263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.72x = 2,444.58 × 1,263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.72x = 3,088,971.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,971.29/1,629.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.40

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