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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.13, 2,239.50 and 993.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.13, 2,239.50 and 993.43 is: 1,370.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.13 : 2,239.50 = 993.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.13/2,239.50 = 993.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.13x = 2,239.50 × 993.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.13x = 2,224,786.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,786.49/1,623.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.68

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