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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.04, 2,239.74 and 924.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.04, 2,239.74 and 924.28 is: 1,275.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.04 : 2,239.74 = 924.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.04/2,239.74 = 924.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.04x = 2,239.74 × 924.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.04x = 2,070,146.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,146.89/1,623.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.47

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