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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.20, 2,240.04 and 924.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.20, 2,240.04 and 924.56 is: 1,275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.20 : 2,240.04 = 924.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.20/2,240.04 = 924.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.20x = 2,240.04 × 924.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.20x = 2,071,051.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,051.38/1,623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.91

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