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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.54, 2,239.11 and 923.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.54, 2,239.11 and 923.91 is: 1,275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.54 : 2,239.11 = 923.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.54/2,239.11 = 923.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.54x = 2,239.11 × 923.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.54x = 2,068,736.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,736.12/1,622.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.00

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