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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.10, 2,238.48 and 923.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.10, 2,238.48 and 923.46 is: 1,274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.10 : 2,238.48 = 923.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.10/2,238.48 = 923.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.10x = 2,238.48 × 923.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.10x = 2,067,146.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,146.74/1,622.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.36

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