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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.28, 2,493.20 and 622.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.28, 2,493.20 and 622.05 is: 933.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.28 : 2,493.20 = 622.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.28/2,493.20 = 622.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.28x = 2,493.20 × 622.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.28x = 1,550,891.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,891.95/1,661.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.55

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