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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.13, 2,238.53 and 923.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.13, 2,238.53 and 923.50 is: 1,274.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.13 : 2,238.53 = 923.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.13/2,238.53 = 923.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.13x = 2,238.53 × 923.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.13x = 2,067,282.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,282.46/1,622.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.42

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