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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.36, 2,240.25 and 924.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.36, 2,240.25 and 924.78 is: 1,276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.36 : 2,240.25 = 924.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.36/2,240.25 = 924.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.36x = 2,240.25 × 924.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.36x = 2,071,738.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,738.40/1,623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.20

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