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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.32, 2,238.84 and 923.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.32, 2,238.84 and 923.68 is: 1,274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.32 : 2,238.84 = 923.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.32/2,238.84 = 923.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.32x = 2,238.84 × 923.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.32x = 2,067,971.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,971.73/1,622.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.70

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