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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.45, 2,433.96 and 650.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.45, 2,433.96 and 650.24 is: 974.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.45 : 2,433.96 = 650.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.45/2,433.96 = 650.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.45x = 2,433.96 × 650.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.45x = 1,582,645.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,645.98/1,623.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.87

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