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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.01, 2,239.86 and 924.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.01, 2,239.86 and 924.38 is: 1,275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.01 : 2,239.86 = 924.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.01/2,239.86 = 924.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.01x = 2,239.86 × 924.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.01x = 2,070,490.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,490.85/1,623.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.71

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