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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623, 2,432.88 and 892.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623, 2,432.88 and 892.92 is: 1,338.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623 : 2,432.88 = 892.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623/2,432.88 = 892.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623x = 2,432.88 × 892.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623x = 2,172,367.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,367.21/1,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.49

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