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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.18, 2,238.60 and 923.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.18, 2,238.60 and 923.55 is: 1,274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.18 : 2,238.60 = 923.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.18/2,238.60 = 923.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.18x = 2,238.60 × 923.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.18x = 2,067,459.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,459.03/1,622.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.50

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