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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.39, 2,252.14 and 1,043.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.39, 2,252.14 and 1,043.26 is: 1,439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.39 : 2,252.14 = 1,043.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.39/2,252.14 = 1,043.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.39x = 2,252.14 × 1,043.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.39x = 2,349,567.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,567.58/1,632.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.34

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