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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.32, 2,434.24 and 831.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.32, 2,434.24 and 831.23 is: 1,248.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.32 : 2,434.24 = 831.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.32/2,434.24 = 831.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.32x = 2,434.24 × 831.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.32x = 2,023,416.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,416.99/1,621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.01

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