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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.39, 2,240.39 and 924.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.39, 2,240.39 and 924.77 is: 1,276.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.39 : 2,240.39 = 924.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.39/2,240.39 = 924.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.39x = 2,240.39 × 924.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.39x = 2,071,829.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,829.63/1,623.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.24

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