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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.06, 2,238.85 and 923.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.06, 2,238.85 and 923.84 is: 1,275.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.06 : 2,238.85 = 923.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.06/2,238.85 = 923.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.06x = 2,238.85 × 923.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.06x = 2,068,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,339.18/1,622.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.13

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