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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.07, 2,239.85 and 924.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.07, 2,239.85 and 924.45 is: 1,275.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.07 : 2,239.85 = 924.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.07/2,239.85 = 924.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.07x = 2,239.85 × 924.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.07x = 2,070,629.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,629.33/1,623.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.75

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