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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.63, 2,238.25 and 923.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.63, 2,238.25 and 923.41 is: 1,274.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.63 : 2,238.25 = 923.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.63/2,238.25 = 923.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.63x = 2,238.25 × 923.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.63x = 2,066,822.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,822.43/1,621.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.53

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