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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.33, 2,435.92 and 650.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.33, 2,435.92 and 650.33 is: 976.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.33 : 2,435.92 = 650.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.33/2,435.92 = 650.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.33x = 2,435.92 × 650.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.33x = 1,584,150.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,150.84/1,622.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.47

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