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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.13, 2,238.48 and 923.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.13, 2,238.48 and 923.37 is: 1,274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.13 : 2,238.48 = 923.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.13/2,238.48 = 923.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.13x = 2,238.48 × 923.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.13x = 2,066,945.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,945.28/1,622.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.22

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