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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.36, 2,238.99 and 923.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.36, 2,238.99 and 923.78 is: 1,274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.36 : 2,238.99 = 923.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.36/2,238.99 = 923.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.36x = 2,238.99 × 923.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.36x = 2,068,334.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,334.18/1,622.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.89

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