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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.96, 2,444.19 and 1,012.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.96, 2,444.19 and 1,012.74 is: 1,518.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.96 : 2,444.19 = 1,012.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.96/2,444.19 = 1,012.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.96x = 2,444.19 × 1,012.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.96x = 2,475,328.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,328.98/1,629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.64

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