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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.12, 2,240.10 and 924.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.12, 2,240.10 and 924.63 is: 1,276.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.12 : 2,240.10 = 924.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.12/2,240.10 = 924.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.12x = 2,240.10 × 924.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.12x = 2,071,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,263.66/1,623.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.10

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