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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.33, 2,266.25 and 1,174.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.33, 2,266.25 and 1,174.77 is: 1,622.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.33 : 2,266.25 = 1,174.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.33/2,266.25 = 1,174.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.33x = 2,266.25 × 1,174.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.33x = 2,662,316.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,316.64/1,641.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.05

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