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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.64, 2,239.48 and 924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.64, 2,239.48 and 924 is: 1,275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.64 : 2,239.48 = 924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.64/2,239.48 = 924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.64x = 2,239.48 × 924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.64x = 2,069,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,279.52/1,622.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.25

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