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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.42, 2,435.94 and 650.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.42, 2,435.94 and 650.21 is: 975.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.42 : 2,435.94 = 650.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.42/2,435.94 = 650.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.42x = 2,435.94 × 650.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.42x = 1,583,860.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,860.37/1,623.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.63

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