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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.39, 2,240.44 and 994.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.39, 2,240.44 and 994.33 is: 1,372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.39 : 2,240.44 = 994.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.39/2,240.44 = 994.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.39x = 2,240.44 × 994.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.39x = 2,227,723.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,723.02/1,623.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.27

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