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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.46, 2,240.58 and 924.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.46, 2,240.58 and 924.97 is: 1,276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.46 : 2,240.58 = 924.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.46/2,240.58 = 924.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.46x = 2,240.58 × 924.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.46x = 2,072,469.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,469.28/1,623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.58

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