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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.79, 2,238.10 and 923.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.79, 2,238.10 and 923.16 is: 1,273.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.79 : 2,238.10 = 923.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.79/2,238.10 = 923.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.79x = 2,238.10 × 923.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.79x = 2,066,130.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,130.48/1,621.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.98

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