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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.78, 2,238 and 923.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.78, 2,238 and 923.14 is: 1,273.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.78 : 2,238 = 923.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.78/2,238 = 923.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.78x = 2,238 × 923.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.78x = 2,065,987.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,987.32/1,621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.90

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