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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.30, 2,434.95 and 975.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.30, 2,434.95 and 975.30 is: 1,462.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.30 : 2,434.95 = 975.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.30/2,434.95 = 975.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.30x = 2,434.95 × 975.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.30x = 2,374,806.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,806.74/1,623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.95

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